How far is Braddock Hills, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Braddock Hills, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Braddock Hills and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Braddock Hills and Philadelphia.
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Start on Wilkins Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Wilkins Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilkins Avenue
2102 ft · 2 min · Wilkins Avenue
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Turn left onto Bevington Road
587 ft · 26 sec · Bevington Road
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Continue on Bevington Road
1626 ft · 1 min · Bevington Road
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Merge slight right onto Ardmore Boulevard
2080 ft · 46 sec · Ardmore Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville
731 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Braddock Hills and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Braddock Hills to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Braddock Hills and 149.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.11 one way or $86.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Braddock Hills and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 250.2 mi (402.65 km).
#1 Braddock Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,772 |
| Coordinates | 40.4172900, -79.8650500 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.11 | $86.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.52 | $97.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.26 | $104.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.09 | $126.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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