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Trip from Bridgewater, PA to Fairview, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

9m

Distance

4.3 mi

7 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 8m ★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bridgewater, PA, PA

Bridgewater, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Bridgewater, PA to Fairview, PA covers 4.3 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Edgmont Avenue, West Brookhaven Road, Macdade Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on Edgmont Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

2.1 miles from Bridgewater, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 4.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edgmont Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Brookhaven Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Brookhaven Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (East 22nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Brookhaven Road

Turn sharp left onto West Brookhaven Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue

Turn right onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | East 22nd Street

Turn left onto East 22nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | Fairview Road

Turn right onto Fairview Road

Navigation decision point

3
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | Essex Avenue

Turn right onto Essex Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Edgmont Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
West Brookhaven Road 0.7 mi 1m
Macdade Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
East 22nd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Fairview Road 0.4 mi <1m
MacDade Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Bridgewater Road 0.2 mi <1m
Essex Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Edgmont Avenue — 1.2 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, PA and Fairview, PA.

1

Start on Bridgewater Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Bridgewater Road
2

Turn sharp left onto West Brookhaven Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Brookhaven Road
3

Turn right onto PA 352

1.2 mi · 2 min · Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left onto East 22nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 22nd Street
5

Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

0.3 mi · 24 sec · MacDade Boulevard
6

Continue on Macdade Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard
7

Turn right onto Fairview Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Fairview Road
8

Turn right onto Essex Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Essex Avenue
9

Arrive at destination

Essex Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 2.1 miles from Bridgewater, PA, or about 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 4.3 miles or 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 2.1 miles or 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bridgewater, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bridgewater, PA

This is one driving day of about 4.3 miles and 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgewater, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Edgmont Avenue for about 1.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 2.1 mi from Bridgewater, PA · 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

2 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 4.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 2.1 miles from Bridgewater, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview, PA

The final approach into Fairview, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fairview, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.71 one way

$1.43 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $0.78 $1.56
premium $4.93 $0.83 $1.67
diesel $5.61 $0.95 $1.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.3 0 $0.45 $0.21
Efficient EV 1.1 0 $0.38 $0.17
EV Truck/SUV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.28

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Bridgewater, PA

Late night in Bridgewater on Wednesday

Local time

2:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, PA

Late night in Fairview on Wednesday

Local time

2:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

9m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bridgewater, PA to Fairview, PA covers 4.3 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edgmont Avenue, West Brookhaven Road, Macdade Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.1 miles from Bridgewater, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Brookhaven Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (East 22nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bridgewater, PA to Fairview, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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