How far is Brentwood, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Brentwood, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 303.9 miles (489 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
303.86 mi
04h 52m
Flight
255.64 mi
411.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.64 mi
Kilometers
411.41 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.86 mi
Kilometers
489.01 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-19T02:15
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
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 Brentwood
149.2 mi
02h 26m
To Philadelphia
154.7 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Willock Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Willock Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Prospect Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prospect Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Streets Run Road

    842 ft · 28 sec · Streets Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Delwar Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Delwar Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lebanon Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Church Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 85%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Lebanon Church Road
2.81 mi · 1%
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
2.44 mi · 1%
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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
255.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 26m from Brentwood
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brentwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 149.2 miles from Brentwood and 154.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brentwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Brentwood and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 255.64 mi (411.41 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population9,203
Coordinates40.3706300, -79.9747700
Altitude360
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: East Willock Road (-79.974897, 40.370393)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.59 L · about $43.80
Round trip
$87.60
21.44 gal · 81.18 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.80 $87.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.30 $98.60
Premium $4.95 $53.11 $106.21
Diesel $5.98 $64.11 $128.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brentwood and Philadelphia. The current time is 02:15:45.

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.