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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Bridgeport, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

19.1 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Downtown Bridgeport, PA, PA

Bridgeport, PA

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Trip Overview

Philadelphia, PA to Bridgeport, PA is 19.1 miles and takes about 30m via Schuylkill Expressway/South Henderson Road/Vine Street Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused trip primarily within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick commute or a brief excursion. The route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Consider this drive when you need a straightforward journey without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schuylkill Expressway 14.2 mi 19m
South Henderson Road 1.1 mi 2m
Vine Street Expressway 1 mi 1m
Dekalb Street 0.6 mi <1m
Saulin Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
North 16th Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Dekalb Pike 0.2 mi <1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Schuylkill Expressway — 14.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Bridgeport, 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

14 mi · 19 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 329 Toward King of Prussia, Norristown Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on South Henderson Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Henderson Road
10

Turn right onto Saulin Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Saulin Boulevard
11

Turn right onto US 202

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West Dekalb Pike
12

Turn right onto US 202

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Dekalb Street
13

Turn right onto 6th Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · 6th Street
14

Turn left onto Mill Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Mill Street
15

Arrive at destination

Mill Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.2 — 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...
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway

Merge onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 76; US 30 / Schuylkill Expressway

Merge onto I 76; US 30 / Schuylkill Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward King of Prussia, Norristown

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 329 Toward King of Prussia, Norristown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.47 $6.94
premium $4.93 $3.70 $7.41
diesel $5.61 $4.22 $8.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $2.01 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Morning in Philadelphia on Tuesday

Local time

7:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Bridgeport, PA

Morning in Bridgeport on Tuesday

Local time

7:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

28 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

30m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Schuylkill Expressway, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.2 miles. The profile suggests a fast-paced experience, likely dominated by multi-lane expressways like the Schuylkill Expressway and Vine Street Expressway, interspersed with brief segments on local roads such as South Henderson Road. Expect a consistent pace, characteristic of a commute-style trip rather than a leisurely scenic tour.

80% 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: 14.2 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and South Henderson Road. 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

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 1 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Bridgeport, PA, road signs point toward King Of Prussia and Norristown.

King Of Prussia

16.2 mi in | ~23m

Norristown

16.2 mi in | ~23m

About the Cities

Starting in Philadelphia, PA

Full guide →

“City of Brotherly Love” · Founded 1682

Top landmarks

  • • Independence Hall — historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • • Liberty Bell — bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that serves as a symbol of American inde...
  • • Philadelphia Museum of Art — art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.2 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 Bridgeport, 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 1 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Bridgeport, 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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