How far is Philadelphia, PA from Birchwood Lakes, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Birchwood Lakes, PA is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Birchwood Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Birchwood Lakes.
-
1
Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
-
2
Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
-
3
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
-
4
Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
-
7
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
-
10
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
-
11
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
-
14
Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
-
15
Turn left onto Portzer Road
2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
-
16
Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road
-
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
-
18
Turn left
7.5 mi · 12 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
2734 ft · 1 min
-
20
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
1.2 km · 2 min
-
22
Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
-
23
Continue on PA-33
24 mi · 30 min · PA-33
-
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg
7.9 mi · 11 min
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
3.6 mi · 8 min
-
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass
-
27
Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
-
28
Continue on Milford Road
7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road
-
29
Continue on Federal Road
11.8 mi · 22 min · Federal Road
-
30
Turn left onto PA-739
1.2 mi · 2 min · PA-739
-
31
Turn left onto Silver Lake Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road
-
32
Turn right onto Doolan Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Doolan Road
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doolan Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Birchwood Lakes.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Birchwood Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Birchwood Lakes?
The road trip is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lower Saucon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Philadelphia and 62.9 miles from Birchwood Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Birchwood Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Lower Saucon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lower Saucon.
Trenton Transit Center
White Haven, PA
Princeton Junction station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Birchwood Lakes. Straight-line distance: 90.89 mi (146.27 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Birchwood Lakes
Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested landscape of Pike County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2545400, -74.9185000 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birchwood Lakes (-74.9185, 41.25454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.39 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $29.18 | $58.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 07, 2026