How far is Fairhope, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Fairhope, PA to Bristol, PA is about 303 miles (487.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairhope and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhope and Bristol.
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Start on Marine Street
26 m · 4 sec · Marine Street
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Turn slight right onto Fayette Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Fayette Avenue
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
1518 ft · 30 sec · Washington Road
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Continue on Rostraver Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Rostraver Road
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Take the ramp slight right
996 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairhope and Bristol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 05h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Fairhope and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairhope to Bristol?
The road trip is about 303 miles (487.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Fairhope and 152 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.19 one way or $94.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Fairhope and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairhope and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 263.55 mi (424.15 km).
#1 Fairhope
Situated within Washington Township in Fayette County, this small unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1136800, -79.8397700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $47.19 | $94.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $51.65 | $103.31 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $56.48 | $112.95 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $70.43 | $140.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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