How far is West Bradford, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from West Bradford, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 314.4 miles (506 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
314.41 mi
05h 49m
Flight
229.63 mi
369.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.63 mi
Kilometers
369.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.41 mi
Kilometers
505.99 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in West Bradford
Sat, May 2, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bradford
2026-05-01T20:31
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bradford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From West Bradford
166.7 mi
02h 54m
To Philadelphia
147.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bradford and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street

    2163 ft · 51 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Street

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Boylston Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1620 ft · 41 sec · Davis Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road

    77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  29. 29

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  31. 31

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
165 mi · 53%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 24%
Elm Street
29.4 mi · 9%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 4%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 3%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

165 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.7 mi
229.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
02h 54m from West Bradford
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving West Bradford and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bradford to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 314.4 miles (506 km) and usually takes 05h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.7 miles from West Bradford and 147.8 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around West Bradford and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Garden, 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 Spring Garden.

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bradford and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 229.63 mi (369.56 km).

West Bradford

#1 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 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
Start: Interstate Parkway (-78.667946, 41.964045)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.71
22.2 gal · 84 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.35 $90.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.05 $102.10
Premium $4.95 $54.99 $109.98
Diesel $5.98 $66.38 $132.76

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bradford and Philadelphia. The current time is 20:31:55.

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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.