How far is Philadelphia, PA from Bryn Athyn, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Bryn Athyn, PA is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Bryn Athyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Bryn Athyn.
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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 left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 73: Cottman Avenue, Rhawn Street
1614 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Cottman Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Cottman Avenue
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Continue on Ryan Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Ryan Avenue
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Welsh Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Welsh Road
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Turn right onto Bustleton Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bustleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Red Lion Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Red Lion Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Huntingdon Pike
3010 ft · 2 min · Huntingdon Pike
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Turn left onto Alnwick Road
678 ft · 30 sec · Alnwick Road
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Turn slight left onto South Avenue
1055 ft · 47 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Bryn Athyn.
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 left onto Delaware Expressway
7.21 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Bryn Athyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Bryn Athyn?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Cheltenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Philadelphia and 9.4 miles from Bryn Athyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Bryn Athyn.
Stop Ideas Near Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham.
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Cornwells Heights
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Bryn Athyn. Straight-line distance: 13.39 mi (21.55 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 Bryn Athyn
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.1315000, -75.0673900 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryn Athyn (-75.06739, 40.1315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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