Origin
Fairview, PA
Evening in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, PA to Bristol, PA
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, PA
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
Connecting Fairview to Bristol, this 35.3-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Pennsylvania. Expect to spend about 54 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Delaware Expressway, State Road, and Chester Pike to navigate the region. With fuel costs estimated at just $6, it is a very budget-friendly trip for locals or travelers passing through the Northeast. Because the route is short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule rather than worrying about long-distance logistics.
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
17.7 miles from Fairview, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 80% of your travel spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a consistent rhythm during the longest stretch, which covers 28.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway. While the drive is efficient, the transition from expressway speeds to the local flow of State Road and Chester Pike keeps the experience varied. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that favors speed and directness over winding, scenic detours. You can expect a steady, predictable pace that gets you to your destination in under an hour.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near South Stewart Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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South Stewart Avenue
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South...
7
29.9 mi into trip
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~42m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
30.7 mi into trip
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~44m in
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State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
34 mi into trip
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~51m in
|
PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Turn left onto PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.1 mi | 38m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Chester Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Otter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 28.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Essex Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn left onto US 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto I 95
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 413
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
12
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otter Street
13
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
14
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
15
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the duration of 54 minutes, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it best suits your plans without needing to worry about mid-route rest stops. Since there are zero planned stops on this 35.3-mile route, ensure your tank is ready for the quick trip before you depart to keep your total fuel expenditure near the $6 estimate. Keep an eye on traffic patterns when transitioning off the Delaware Expressway, as local road conditions can fluctuate compared to the open highway. Use the brevity of this drive to your benefit by keeping a light travel load, allowing you to maximize your time once you arrive in Bristol.
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 17.7 miles from Fairview, PA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 35.3 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.7 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
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 Fairview, 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 Fairview, PA
This is one driving day of about 35.3 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairview, 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 Delaware Expressway for about 28.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Fairview, PA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Fairview, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, PA
The final approach into Bristol, 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 Bristol, 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
$5.84 one way
$11.68 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Evening in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 Fairview, PA to Bristol, PA covers 35.3 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Chester Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Fairview, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairview, PA to Bristol, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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