How far is Bradford Woods, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Bradford Woods, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 322.7 miles (519.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
322.7 mi
05h 13m
Flight
263.42 mi
423.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.42 mi
Kilometers
423.94 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.7 mi
Kilometers
519.34 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford Woods
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford Woods
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Bradford Woods
161.2 mi
02h 36m
To Philadelphia
161.5 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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 Bradford Woods and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford Woods and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Bradford Road

    19 m · 6 sec · Bradford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wexford Run Road

    2666 ft · 1 min · Wexford Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shenot Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shenot Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Perry Highway

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2611 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford Woods 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 93%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 6%
Perry Highway
2.33 mi · 1%
Shenot Road
0.89 mi
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
Wexford Run Road
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
263.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 36m from Bradford Woods
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bradford Woods 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 Bradford Woods to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.3 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Bradford Woods and 161.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bradford Woods and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford Woods and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 263.42 mi (423.94 km).

Bradford Woods

#1 Bradford Woods

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,135
Coordinates40.6375700, -80.0817200
Altitude370
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: Bradford Road (-80.081694, 40.637543)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.11 L · about $46.54
Round trip
$93.08
22.78 gal · 86.22 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.54 $93.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.38 $104.77
Premium $4.95 $56.43 $112.85
Diesel $5.98 $68.11 $136.22

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 Bradford Woods and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:08:37.

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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.