How far is Forty Fort, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Forty Fort, PA to Bristol, PA is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.02 mi
02h 02m
Flight
97.57 mi
157.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.57 mi
Kilometers
157.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.02 mi
Kilometers
194.77 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Mon, May 25, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Forty Fort
Tue, May 26, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forty Fort
2026-05-25T21:41
Arrive Bristol
Mon, May 25, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forty Fort
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Forty Fort
60.5 mi
01h 01m
To Bristol
60.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forty Fort and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyoming Avenue

    96 m · 10 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Welles Street

    2232 ft · 1 min · Welles Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rutter Avenue

    923 ft · 28 sec · Rutter Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forty Fort 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 70%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 20%
Rutter Avenue
7.87 mi · 7%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 01m from Forty Fort
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Forty Fort and Rain Showers Likely near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forty Fort to Bristol?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Forty Fort and 60.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Forty Fort and Rain Showers Likely near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emmaus, 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 Emmaus.

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forty Fort and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 97.57 mi (157.02 km).

Forty Fort

#1 Forty Fort

Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania

Population4,025
Coordinates41.2789700, -75.8782500
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Wyoming Avenue (-75.878529, 41.279109)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $17.45
Round trip
$34.89
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.45 $34.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.64 $39.28
Premium $4.95 $21.15 $42.31
Diesel $5.98 $25.53 $51.07

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Forty Fort and Bristol. The current time is 21:41:25.

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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.