This 91-mile journey from Fairmount to Bristol, PA, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 6 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Limestone Road, and the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, it's a route with a 50% highway share, making it a manageable day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $15 for this drive. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop, offering a convenient way to travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Fairmount, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 91 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive presents a mixed terrain, with half of the journey on highways and the other half on more varied roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 45.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, providing a period of consistent, faster travel. As you transition off the turnpike, expect the route to incorporate sections of Limestone Road and the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, which may offer a different driving pace and road feel. This blend of high-speed travel and local road navigation defines the character of this particular route.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in near PA 10 / Limestone Road.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 91 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles (PA 10 / Limestone Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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13.5 mi into trip|~22m in|PA 10 / Limestone Road
Turn right onto PA 10 / Limestone Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
38.2 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
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43.1 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
6
88.4 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
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89.4 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13 South: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairmount, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Cochranville, Patp and New Jersey.
Cochranville
13.2 mi in|~21m
Patp
42.8 mi in|~1h 9m
New Jersey
43.1 mi in|~1h 9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.1 mi
50m
Limestone Road
7.1 mi
10m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.9 mi
9m
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.8 mi
6m
Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi
5m
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.4 mi
6m
Buck Run Road
3 mi
6m
South 1st Avenue
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 45.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Fairmount Road
49 ft·9 sec·Fairmount Road
2
Turn left onto Little Britain Road North
2.3 mi·4 min·Little Britain Road North
3
Turn left onto Green Lane
0.5 mi·1 min·Green Lane
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 272
2.7 mi·4 min·Nottingham Road
5
Continue on PA 272
0.7 mi·1 min·West Christine Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
1.8 mi·2 min·West Christine Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
8
Merge onto US 1
4.8 mi·6 min·Kennett-Oxford Bypass
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville
10
Turn right onto PA 10
7.1 mi·10 min·Limestone Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi·5 min·Gum Tree Road
12
Continue on Buck Run Road
3.0 mi·6 min·Buck Run Road
13
Continue on Youngsburg Road
0.6 mi·59 sec·Youngsburg Road
14
Continue on South 1st Avenue
2.8 mi·4 min·South 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·21 sec
Toward US 30 East
16
Merge onto US 30
6.9 mi·9 min·Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: LionvilleUse the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto PA 113
3.4 mi·6 min·West Uwchlan Avenue
19
Turn left onto PA 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Pottstown Pike
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 76; PATP
45 mi·49 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
24
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
25
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
26
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
27
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
29
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
30
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
31
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 6-minute drive, starting early in the morning is a good strategy to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With only 91 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, and the $15 fuel cost is minimal. The flexibility of a shorter trip means you can depart at your convenience. A specific tip for this route: be aware of potential toll plazas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and ensure you have your payment method ready.
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 45.5 miles from Fairmount, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 20 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, PA
This is one driving day of about 91 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fairmount, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 45.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from Fairmount, PA
· 1h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 37.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.09 one way
$30.17 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.52
$33.05
premium
$4.93
$17.65
$35.30
diesel
$5.61
$20.09
$40.18
Estimated Tolls: $5.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(45.1 mi)$5.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.96
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.74
$5.82
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Fairmount, PA
Night
in Fairmount on Friday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Night
in Bristol on Friday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Isolated Rain Showers
NW 5 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairmount, PA to Bristol, PA covers 91 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Limestone Road, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 miles from Fairmount, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.09 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 91 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles (PA 10 / Limestone Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fairmount, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Cochranville, Patp and New Jersey.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
