How far is Fox Chapel, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Fox Chapel, PA to Bristol, PA is about 318.6 miles (512.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
318.59 mi
05h 05m
Flight
266.41 mi
428.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.41 mi
Kilometers
428.75 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.59 mi
Kilometers
512.72 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Fox Chapel
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Chapel
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Chapel
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Fox Chapel
159.1 mi
02h 32m
To Bristol
159.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Field Club Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Powers Run Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road

  3. 3

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

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    310.7 mi · 5 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Chapel 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
311 mi · 98%
Freeport Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Field Club Road
1.05 mi
Powers Run Road
1.03 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

311 mi · 05h 39m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
266.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 32m from Fox Chapel
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fox Chapel and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Chapel to Bristol?

The road trip is about 318.6 miles (512.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.1 miles from Fox Chapel and 159.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.93 one way or $91.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fox Chapel and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Chapel and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 266.41 mi (428.75 km).

Fox Chapel

#1 Fox Chapel

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,056
Coordinates40.5134000, -79.8797700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Field Club Road (-79.879988, 40.513769)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.24 gal
42.56 L · about $45.93
Round trip
$91.85
22.48 gal · 85.12 L
Estimated CO2
99.9 kg one way
Round trip: 199.8 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.93 $91.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.69 $103.39
Premium $4.95 $55.68 $111.37
Diesel $5.98 $67.22 $134.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Chapel and Bristol. The current time is 23:09:07.

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.