How far is Braddock, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Braddock, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 293.3 miles (472 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
293.28 mi
04h 56m
Flight
250.28 mi
402.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.28 mi
Kilometers
402.78 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.28 mi
Kilometers
471.99 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Braddock
Sat, May 2, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Braddock
2026-05-02T05:50
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Braddock
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Braddock
146.2 mi
02h 28m
To Philadelphia
147.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    21 m · 9 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Braddock Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Braddock Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway

    2507 ft · 53 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Navy-Marine Corps Way

    1290 ft · 26 sec · Navy-Marine Corps Way

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Greensburg Avenue

    1093 ft · 31 sec · Greensburg Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 89%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
9.18 mi · 3%
Braddock Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
250.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 28m from Braddock
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Braddock and Slight 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 Braddock to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 293.3 miles (472 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 146.2 miles from Braddock and 147.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.29 one way or $84.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Braddock and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Braddock and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 250.28 mi (402.78 km).

Braddock

#1 Braddock

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,103
Coordinates40.4034000, -79.8683800
Altitude233
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: 6th Street (-79.868411, 40.403422)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.18 L · about $42.29
Round trip
$84.58
20.7 gal · 78.36 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.29 $84.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.60 $95.20
Premium $4.95 $51.27 $102.55
Diesel $5.98 $61.89 $123.79

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Braddock and Philadelphia. The current time is 05:50:37.

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.