How far is Fulton, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Fulton, PA to Bristol, PA is about 299 miles (481.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (414 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
299.02 mi
04h 46m
Flight
257.28 mi
414.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.28 mi
Kilometers
414.05 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.02 mi
Kilometers
481.23 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Fulton
147.9 mi
02h 23m
To Bristol
151.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    119 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Markle Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Markle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunshine Road

    3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pike Street

    1411 ft · 39 sec · Pike Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    643 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Waltz Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waltz Mill Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Waltz Mill Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Waltz Mill Road

    1208 ft · 29 sec · Waltz Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waltz Mill Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Waltz Mill Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    769 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 95%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.33 mi · 1%
Waltz Mill Road
2.26 mi · 1%
Madison Road
2.21 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Main Street
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

283 mi · 05h 10m

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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
257.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 23m from Fulton
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299 miles (481.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Fulton and 151.1 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 257.2 miles (414 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.11 one way or $86.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 257.28 mi (414.05 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,168
Coordinates40.2734000, -79.7214300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.721229, 40.27319)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.55 gal
39.94 L · about $43.11
Round trip
$86.21
21.1 gal · 79.88 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.5 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.11 $86.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.52 $97.04
Premium $4.95 $52.26 $104.53
Diesel $5.98 $63.09 $126.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Bristol. The current time is 02:27:36.

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.