Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Bryn Mawr, PA
Michael Taccetta
This 10.9-mile drive from Philadelphia to Bryn Mawr, PA, is a quick 24-minute journey that fits perfectly as a day trip. Primarily navigating East Lancaster Avenue and the Schuylkill Expressway, you'll find the route has a significant 28% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight split is necessary. This local drive offers a straightforward path within the Northeast region, ideal for a convenient local excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancaster Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Wynnefield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| City Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 16th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Bryn Mawr, PA.
Start on South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto North 16th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676; US 30
Merge onto I 76; US 30
Take the exit
Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck
Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto US 30
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
Turn right onto Avon Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck / Belmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 1 / City Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Bryn Mawr on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 28% highway share. While there are some stretches on the Schuylkill Expressway, much of your journey will be on local roads like East Lancaster Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.4 miles on East Lancaster Avenue. The road's personality shifts as you transition between the faster-paced expressway and the more involved local streets, requiring your attention throughout the 24-minute trip.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 10.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
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 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
413 ft
Total Descent
40 ft
Highest Point
417 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Bryn Mawr, PA, road signs point toward Valley Forge, Fairmount Park and Mann Music Center.
Valley Forge
Fairmount Park
Mann Music Center
“City of Brotherly Love” · Founded 1682
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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