How far is Philadelphia, PA from Brackenridge, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Brackenridge, PA is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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 05h 52m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Brackenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Brackenridge.
-
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
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
279.6 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
-
17
Continue on Freeport Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
-
18
Turn right onto Indianola Road
1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road
-
19
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum
1722 ft · 42 sec
-
20
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
1430 ft · 49 sec
-
22
Keep slight right to continue on PA 366 East, Red Belt: Tarentum, Brackenridge, Arnold
1376 ft · 47 sec
-
23
Turn straight onto Bull Creek Road
1969 ft · 51 sec · Bull Creek Road
-
24
Turn sharp left onto East 10th Avenue
2548 ft · 1 min · East 10th Avenue
-
25
Continue on Freeport Road
1218 ft · 31 sec · Freeport Road
-
26
Turn right onto Prospect Street
1108 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street
-
27
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
670 ft · 25 sec · 9th Avenue
-
28
Turn right onto Morgan Street
141 m · 20 sec · Morgan Street
-
29
Keep slight left to continue on Cornelia Street
31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Brackenridge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 05h 04m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brackenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Brackenridge?
The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.6 miles from Philadelphia and 155 miles from Brackenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.66 one way or $89.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brackenridge.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Brackenridge. Straight-line distance: 245.47 mi (395.04 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 Brackenridge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,113 |
| Coordinates | 40.6081200, -79.7411600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brackenridge (-79.74116, 40.60812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $44.66 | $89.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.27 | $100.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.15 | $108.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.36 | $130.72 |
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 · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.