How far is Fairmount, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Fairmount, PA to Bristol, PA is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Bristol.
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Start on Fairmount Road
15 m · 9 sec · Fairmount Road
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Turn left onto Little Britain Road North
2.3 mi · 4 min · Little Britain Road North
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Turn left onto Green Lane
2890 ft · 1 min · Green Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nottingham Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on West Christine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1614 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.8 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville
1294 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Limestone Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road
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Turn right onto Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road
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Continue on Buck Run Road
3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road
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Continue on Youngsburg Road
2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East
781 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1875 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
1334 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
45 mi · 50 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 Fairmount and Bristol.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
45 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fairmount and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Bristol?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Fairmount and 40.5 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmount and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland
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 West Pikeland.
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 70.43 mi (113.35 km).
#1 Fairmount
Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 39.8145500, -76.1282900 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.09 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
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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