How far is Bryn Mawr, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Bryn Mawr, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Thornbury Road
805 ft · 37 sec · Thornbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rose Lane
868 ft · 44 sec · Rose Lane
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Turn left onto Montgomery Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
627 ft · 30 sec · Woodside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto City Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · City Avenue
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Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
881 ft · 42 sec · Cardinal Avenue
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Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Wynnefield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue
715 ft · 25 sec · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
2073 ft · 35 sec · Montgomery Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · 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 Mawr 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.
West Lancaster Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
2.75 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Bryn Mawr and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bryn Mawr to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Narberth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Bryn Mawr and 8.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bryn Mawr and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Narberth
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 Narberth.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.15 km).
#1 Bryn Mawr
Located west of Philadelphia within Montgomery County, this census-designated place is part of the collection of historic suburbs known as the Main Line.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0198300, -75.3046300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.35 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
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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