How far is Bridgewater, PA from Upper Providence, PA?
The driving distance from Bridgewater, PA to Upper Providence, PA is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Upper Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Upper Providence.
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Start on Bridgewater Road
101 m · 14 sec · Bridgewater Road
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Turn left onto Chester Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Chester Creek Road
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Turn right onto East Dutton Mill Road
1.5 km · 1 min · East Dutton Mill Road
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Turn left onto Edgmont Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Edgmont Avenue
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Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road
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Continue on North Middletown Road
3178 ft · 58 sec · North Middletown Road
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Turn right onto Van Leer Avenue
1301 ft · 34 sec · Van Leer Avenue
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Turn right onto Barren Road
2 mi · 4 min · Barren Road
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Turn left onto West Bishop Hollow Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Bishop Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bishop Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater and Upper Providence.
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.
South New Middletown Road
Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Upper Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Upper Providence?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Media is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Bridgewater and 4.1 miles from Upper Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Upper Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Media
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Media.
Ardmore
Paoli
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Upper Providence. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.29 km).
#1 Bridgewater
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 817 |
| Coordinates | 39.8645600, -75.3979700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Providence
Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.9551100, -75.4229700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bishop Hollow Road (-75.423192, 39.955108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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