How far is Philadelphia, PA from Bridgeville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Bridgeville, PA is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.39 mi
02h 19m
Flight
68.34 mi
109.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.34 mi
Kilometers
109.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.39 mi
Kilometers
164.78 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Bridgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
51.1 mi
01h 09m
To Bridgeville
51.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Bridgeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Bridgeville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 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. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.6 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    13 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Wrightsville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    27 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cool Springs Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cool Springs Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1059 ft · 28 sec · North 9th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cool Creek Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Cool Creek Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Nursery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nursery Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    1166 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    2970 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Abels Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Abels Road

  32. 32

    Continue on New Bridgeville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Bridgeville Road

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Chapel Church Road

    122 m · 17 sec · Chapel Church Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Chapel Church Road

    2992 ft · 2 min · Chapel Church Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Green Branch Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Green Branch Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Branch Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Bridgeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.6 mi · 39%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 16%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 16%
US 30 West
14.8 mi · 14%
Cool Creek Road
3.15 mi · 3%
Abels Road
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.6 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 09m from Philadelphia
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Bridgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Bridgeville?

The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Philadelphia and 51.3 miles from Bridgeville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Bridgeville.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Morgan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Morgan.

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Bridgeville. Straight-line distance: 68.34 mi (109.99 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Bridgeville

#2 Bridgeville

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population4,870
Coordinates39.9376000, -76.4538500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Bridgeville (-76.45385, 39.9376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.50
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.75 $29.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.60 $33.20
Premium $4.95 $17.88 $35.77
Diesel $5.98 $21.59 $43.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Bridgeville. The current time is 04:16:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.