How far is Fairview, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Fairview, PA to Bristol, PA is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.18 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.51 mi
49.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.51 mi
Kilometers
49.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.23 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 11, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Apr 11, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-10T23:29
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 11, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Fairview
17.6 mi
00h 21m
To Bristol
18.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Avenue

    665 ft · 27 sec · Essex Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairview Road

    2245 ft · 1 min · Fairview Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chester Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    1540 ft · 38 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia

    1062 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    28.1 mi · 39 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Otter Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  14. 14

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
28.1 mi · 78%
State Road
3.3 mi · 9%
Chester Pike
0.7 mi · 2%
Otter Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Street Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Fairview Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

28.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 21m from Fairview
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Bristol?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Fairview and 18.5 miles from Bristol.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 3.1 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 3 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 3 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 30.51 mi (49.1 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population186
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.3446300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Avenue (-75.344602, 39.871754)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.89 $11.77
Premium $4.95 $6.34 $12.68
Diesel $5.98 $7.65 $15.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Bristol. The current time is 23:29:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.