How far is Philadelphia County, PA from Brookhaven, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia County, PA to Brookhaven, PA is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia County and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia County and Brookhaven.
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Start on East Erie Avenue
704 ft · 22 sec · East Erie Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Aramingo Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Chester
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.1 mi · 23 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
138 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Walnut Street
62 m · 6 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East 14th Street
1413 ft · 55 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Edgmont Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgmont Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia County and Brookhaven.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.1 mi · 00h 23m
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 Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Whitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Philadelphia County and 11.3 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia County and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Whitman
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 Whitman.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia County and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.18 km).
#1 Philadelphia County
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 40.0076400, -75.1339600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,053 |
| Coordinates | 39.8692800, -75.3824100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookhaven (-75.38241, 39.86928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 16m |
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 | $4.46 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
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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