How far is Brickerville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Brickerville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.36 mi
01h 35m
Flight
63.09 mi
101.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.09 mi
Kilometers
101.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.36 mi
Kilometers
118.06 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Brickerville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brickerville
2026-04-19T16:35
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brickerville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Brickerville
36.6 mi
00h 47m
To Philadelphia
36.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
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 Brickerville and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Furnace Hill Pike

    20 m · 4 sec · Furnace Hill Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 28th Division Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 28th Division Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    768 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Reading Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · South Reading Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2675 ft · 54 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brickerville 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 54%
I 76 East
18 mi · 25%
South Reading Road
5.6 mi · 8%
West Main Street
4.38 mi · 6%
East 28th Division Highway
2.59 mi · 4%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 47m from Brickerville
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brickerville 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 Brickerville to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Brickerville and 36.8 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brickerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brickerville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 63.09 mi (101.53 km).

Brickerville

#1 Brickerville

Census designated place

Population1,309
Coordinates40.2259300, -76.3024600
Altitude164
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: Furnace Hill Pike (-76.302538, 40.225967)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.17
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.58 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.95 $12.83 $25.66
Diesel $5.98 $15.49 $30.98

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 Brickerville and Philadelphia. The current time is 16:35:33.

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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.