How far is Bridgewater, PA from Brookhaven, PA?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, PA to Brookhaven, PA is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.35 mi
00h 03m
Flight
0.89 mi
1.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
0.89 mi
Kilometers
1.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.35 mi
Kilometers
2.18 km
Drive Time
00h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 15, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 15, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:04 AM to 7:04 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Parkside
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, U.

From Bridgewater
0.7 mi
00h 01m
To Brookhaven
0.7 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridgewater Road

    1134 ft · 40 sec · Bridgewater Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West Brookhaven Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Brookhaven Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    2041 ft · 52 sec · Edgmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgmont Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
285.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Brookhaven Road
0.75 mi · 55%
Edgmont Avenue
0.39 mi · 29%
Bridgewater Road
0.21 mi · 16%
Longest Stretch

West Brookhaven Road

Turn sharp left onto West Brookhaven Road

0.75 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 03m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
0.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkside
00h 01m from Bridgewater
Leave By
8:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km) and usually takes 00h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parkside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Bridgewater and 0.7 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Parkside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parkside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkside.

RAIL

Ardmore

18 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Wilmington station

21 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 0.89 mi (1.43 km).

Bridgewater

#1 Bridgewater

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population817
Coordinates39.8645600, -75.3979700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population8,053
Coordinates39.8692800, -75.3824100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgewater Road (-75.398, 39.86451)
End: Edgmont Avenue (-75.382379, 39.869321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

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

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.18 L · about $0.20
Round trip
$0.41
0.1 gal · 0.36 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.20 $0.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.23 $0.46
Premium $4.95 $0.25 $0.50
Diesel $5.98 $0.30 $0.60

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgewater and Brookhaven. The current time is 23:58:20.

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.