How far is Marple, PA from Bridgewater, PA?
The driving distance from Marple, PA to Bridgewater, PA is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 Marple and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marple and Bridgewater.
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Start on Hearth Road
137 m · 21 sec · Hearth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennview Avenue
1551 ft · 1 min · Pennview Avenue
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Turn left onto Media Line Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Media Line Road
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Turn left onto Newtown Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newtown Street Road
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Continue on Palmers Mill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Palmers Mill Road
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Continue on Palmer Mill Road
108 m · 11 sec · Palmer Mill Road
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Continue on North Providence Road
2546 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South: Lima
1034 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Media Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
1024 ft · 21 sec · Baltimore Pike
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Take the exit right
91 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Middletown Road
76 m · 4 sec · North Middletown Road
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Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown 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 Chester Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Chester Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridgewater Road
101 m · 9 sec · Bridgewater Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridgewater Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marple and Bridgewater.
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
2.91 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 Marple and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marple to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 5.5 miles from Marple and 5.5 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marple and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
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 Marple and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 7.88 mi (12.68 km).
#1 Marple
Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 23,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.9776100, -75.3785300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 817 |
| Coordinates | 39.8645600, -75.3979700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-75.39797, 39.86456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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