How far is Bryn Athyn, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Bryn Athyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bryn Athyn and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Athyn and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
50 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Avenue
1055 ft · 46 sec · South Avenue
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Turn straight onto Alnwick Road
678 ft · 36 sec · Alnwick Road
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Turn right onto Huntingdon Pike
3010 ft · 1 min · Huntingdon Pike
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Turn left onto Red Lion Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Red Lion Road
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Turn right onto Bustleton Avenue
6.2 mi · 12 min · Bustleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Harbison Avenue
1902 ft · 58 sec · Harbison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
2950 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North 15th Street
2476 ft · 1 min · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryn Athyn and Philadelphia.
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.
Bustleton Avenue
Turn right onto Bustleton Avenue
6.17 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bryn Athyn 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 Bryn Athyn to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Cheltenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Bryn Athyn and 13.9 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bryn Athyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham.
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Cornwells Heights
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bryn Athyn and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 13.39 mi (21.55 km).
#1 Bryn Athyn
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.1315000, -75.0673900 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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