How far is West Fairview, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from West Fairview, PA to Bristol, PA is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 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
122.76 mi
02h 02m
Flight
109.59 mi
176.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.59 mi
Kilometers
176.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.76 mi
Kilometers
197.57 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in West Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fairview
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM 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 West Fairview
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Fairview
61.9 mi
01h 01m
To Bristol
60.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 West Fairview and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Fairview and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    33 m · 10 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    542 ft · 28 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Street

    69 m · 19 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Enola Road

    876 ft · 21 sec · South Enola Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Front Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Front Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn slight right onto Market Street

    1972 ft · 41 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    2519 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lowther Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · Lowther Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 83 South: York

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    114.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Fairview 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
115 mi · 93%
I 83 South
2.05 mi · 2%
North Front Street
1.96 mi · 2%
I 76
1 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Lowther Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

115 mi · 02h 05m

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
+13.2 mi
109.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 01m from West Fairview
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Fairview and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Fairview to Bristol?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from West Fairview and 60.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 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 $17.69 one way or $35.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Fairview and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fairview and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 109.59 mi (176.37 km).

West Fairview

#1 West Fairview

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population1,282
Coordinates40.2750900, -76.9155300
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-76.915548, 40.275219)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.38
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.69 $35.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.91 $39.83
Premium $4.95 $21.45 $42.90
Diesel $5.98 $25.89 $51.79

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 West Fairview and Bristol. The current time is 02:27:24.

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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.