How far is Fernway, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Fernway, PA to Bristol, PA is about 336.3 miles (541.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
336.25 mi
05h 17m
Flight
280.75 mi
451.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.75 mi
Kilometers
451.82 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.25 mi
Kilometers
541.15 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 13, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Fernway
Wed, May 13, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernway
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 13, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernway
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Fernway
167.9 mi
02h 38m
To Bristol
168.4 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartland Drive

    129 m · 20 sec · Hartland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodhollow Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Woodhollow Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    329.9 mi · 6 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi · 98%
Rochester Road
1.43 mi
Perry Highway
1.23 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
I 76 East
0.93 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

330 mi · 06h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 38m from Fernway
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Fernway and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 336.3 miles (541.2 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.9 miles from Fernway and 168.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.50 one way or $97.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Fernway and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shade Gap, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernway and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 280.75 mi (451.82 km).

Fernway

#1 Fernway

Census designated place

Population12,414
Coordinates40.6947900, -80.1308900
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartland Drive (-80.131022, 40.694845)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 541 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.87 gal
44.92 L · about $48.50
Round trip
$97.00
23.74 gal · 89.84 L
Estimated CO2
105.5 kg one way
Round trip: 211 kg / 465 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.50 $97.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.59 $109.18
Premium $4.95 $58.80 $117.61
Diesel $5.98 $70.98 $141.97

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fernway and Bristol. The current time is 21:52:24.

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.