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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Berwyn, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Downtown Berwyn, PA, PA

Berwyn, PA

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Trip Overview

Philadelphia, PA to Berwyn, PA is 22.4 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Schuylkill Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, highway-focused drive that stays within Pennsylvania. Given its short length, you'll likely be on major roadways for most of the trip. It's a straightforward journey for anyone needing to get between these two points efficiently. Consider this a simple transit rather than an immersive scenic tour.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schuylkill Expressway 12.4 mi 17m
East Lancaster Avenue 4.6 mi 10m
Mid-County Expressway 2 mi 2m
Vine Street Expressway 1 mi 1m
North 16th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Woodside Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
East Penn Square 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Schuylkill Expressway — 12.4 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Berwyn, PA.

1

Start on South Penn Square

397 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square
2

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Penn Square
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn right onto North 16th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · North 16th Street
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 676; US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 76; US 30

12 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Merge onto I 476

2.0 mi · 2 min · Mid-County Expressway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 13 Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

328 ft · 10 sec
Toward US 30 West: St Davids, Cabrini University, Eastern University, Valley Forge Military Academy & College Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto US 30

4.6 mi · 10 min · East Lancaster Avenue
13

Turn left onto Woodside Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Woodside Avenue
14

Turn left onto Bartholomew Road

438 ft · 19 sec · Bartholomew Road
15

Arrive at destination

Bartholomew Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 611 / East Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

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

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Ai...
7
14.4 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester
8
17.2 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
8
17.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: St Davids, Cabrini University, Eastern University, Valley Forge Military Academy & College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 30 West: St Davids, Cabrini Universit...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.71 one way

$7.43 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.07 $8.13
premium $4.93 $4.34 $8.69
diesel $5.61 $4.95 $9.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.14 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Late night in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 to 15 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Berwyn, PA

Late night in Berwyn on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 69% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience the Schuylkill Expressway for a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 12.4 miles. Expect a mix of expressway driving and potentially some arterial roads as you approach your destination. The character is largely about efficient travel, moving you quickly from one point to another, with the bulk of the miles concentrated on the faster sections.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and East Lancaster Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Philadelphia, PA and Berwyn, PA, road signs point toward Villanova, Cabrini University, Eastern University and Valley Forge Military Academy & College.

Villanova

17.2 mi in | ~25m

Cabrini University

17.5 mi in | ~26m

Eastern University

17.5 mi in | ~26m

Valley Forge Military Academy & College

17.5 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Berwyn, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwyn, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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