How far is Philadelphia, PA from Bridgeton, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Bridgeton, PA is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Bridgeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Bridgeton.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
1289 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Kirkwood Pike
8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike
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Continue on South Lime Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Lime Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Buck Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Friendly Drive
1918 ft · 41 sec · Friendly Drive
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Continue on Holtwood Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road
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Turn left onto Bridgeton Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bridgeton Road
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Turn sharp left onto Owad Road
159 m · 14 sec · Owad Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Owad Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Bridgeton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Bridgeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Bridgeton?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Philadelphia and 43.1 miles from Bridgeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Bridgeton.
Stop Ideas Near Chatham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Newark Municipal Building
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chatham.
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Bridgeton. Straight-line distance: 67.57 mi (108.74 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 Bridgeton
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,281 |
| Coordinates | 39.7909400, -76.4205200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeton (-76.42052, 39.79094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
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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