How far is Philadelphia, PA from Bryn Mawr, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Bryn Mawr, PA is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr.
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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 · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
1115 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
2488 ft · 47 sec · Montgomery Drive
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
715 ft · 21 sec · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Wynnefield Avenue
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Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
881 ft · 46 sec · Cardinal Avenue
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Turn left onto City Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · City Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
658 ft · 25 sec · Anderson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
552 ft · 15 sec · New Gulph Road
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Turn right onto Avon Road
119 m · 19 sec · Avon Road
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Turn right
33 m · 8 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 Mawr.
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.
East Lancaster Avenue
Turn right onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.44 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Bryn Mawr.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Bryn Mawr?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Narberth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Philadelphia and 5.5 miles from Bryn Mawr.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Bryn Mawr.
Stop Ideas Near Narberth
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 Narberth.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.15 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 Mawr
Located west of Philadelphia within Montgomery County, this census-designated place is part of the collection of historic suburbs known as the Main Line.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0198300, -75.3046300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryn Mawr (-75.30463, 40.01983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.35 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $2.56 | $5.11 |
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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