How far is Airville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Airville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.79 mi
01h 49m
Flight
66.39 mi
106.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.39 mi
Kilometers
106.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.79 mi
Kilometers
136.46 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Tue, Apr 14, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Airville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Airville
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Philadelphia
Tue, Apr 14, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Airville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chatham
PA

Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Airville
40.7 mi
00h 54m
To Philadelphia
44.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Airville and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Delta Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Delta Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lime Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lancaster Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.2 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 26th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street

    911 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 20%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 11%
East Baltimore Pike
9.08 mi · 11%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 10%
Delaware Expressway
8.55 mi · 10%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

17.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
00h 54m from Airville
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airville 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 Airville to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Airville and 44.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Airville and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

15 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

15 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

19 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Newark

21 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Airville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 66.39 mi (106.84 km).

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#1 Airville

Airville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8323200, -76.4063500
Altitude207
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: Delta Road (-76.406346, 39.832357)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Airville and Philadelphia. The current time is 17:44:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.