How far is Fullerton, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Fullerton, PA to Bristol, PA is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.72 mi
01h 14m
Flight
49.16 mi
79.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.16 mi
Kilometers
79.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.82 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Fullerton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fullerton
2026-10-15T17:50
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fullerton
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Fullerton
35.2 mi
00h 37m
To Bristol
35.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    63 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    99 m · 12 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    683 ft · 29 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fullerton Avenue

    88 m · 15 sec · Fullerton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    948 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fullerton 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 52%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 33%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
5.65 mi · 8%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
PATP
0.63 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 37m from Fullerton
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fullerton and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Fullerton and 35.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fullerton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 49.16 mi (79.11 km).

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#1 Fullerton

Situated within Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, this census-designated place lies in eastern Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.6317600, -75.4732400
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-75.473443, 40.631745)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.93 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $5.31 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $6.55 $16.38 $32.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fullerton and Bristol. The current time is 17:50:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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