How far is Philadelphia, PA from Bridgewater, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Bridgewater, PA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Bridgewater.
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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
15.3 mi · 21 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
2394 ft · 1 min · East 14th Street
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Continue on Upland Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Upland Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
3108 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Bridgewater Road
2379 ft · 1 min · Bridgewater Road
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Continue on Bridgewater Road
1134 ft · 31 sec · Bridgewater Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridgewater Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Bridgewater.
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 right onto Delaware Expressway
15.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Philadelphia and 10.2 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Colwyn
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 Colwyn.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 13.81 mi (22.23 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 Bridgewater
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 817 |
| Coordinates | 39.8645600, -75.3979700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-75.39797, 39.86456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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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