How far is Brackenridge, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Brackenridge, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.42 mi
05h 02m
Flight
245.47 mi
395.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.47 mi
Kilometers
395.04 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.42 mi
Kilometers
496.35 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Brackenridge
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brackenridge
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brackenridge
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Brackenridge
154 mi
02h 31m
To Philadelphia
154.4 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brackenridge and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brackenridge and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Cornelia Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Morgan Street

    141 m · 25 sec · Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    1732 ft · 1 min · 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Horner Street

    778 ft · 41 sec · Horner Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road

    126 m · 10 sec · Freeport Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East 10th Avenue

    2376 ft · 1 min · East 10th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bull Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bull Creek Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Russellton

    46 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hite Road

    1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Russellton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

    1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pearl Avenue

    1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

    1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brackenridge and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 91%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
4.81 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
Bull Creek Road
0.65 mi
Russellton Road
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

280 mi · 05h 04m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 31m from Brackenridge
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brackenridge and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brackenridge to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Brackenridge and 154.4 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brackenridge and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brackenridge and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 245.47 mi (395.04 km).

Brackenridge

#1 Brackenridge

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,113
Coordinates40.6081200, -79.7411600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Cornelia Street (-79.741269, 40.608091)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.2 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.91
21.76 gal · 82.4 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.46 $88.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.04 $100.07
Premium $4.95 $53.90 $107.80
Diesel $5.98 $65.06 $130.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brackenridge and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:07:21.

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.