How far is Avon, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Avon, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.94 mi
01h 49m
Flight
70.23 mi
113.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.23 mi
Kilometers
113.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.94 mi
Kilometers
133.48 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Nov 7, 6:24 PM EST
Return by in Avon
Sat, Nov 7, 8:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-11-07T16:34
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Nov 7, 6:24 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
9:30 PM EST
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Avon
44.6 mi
00h 54m
To Philadelphia
38.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 20 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Cumberland Street

    1819 ft · 60 sec · Old Cumberland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Cumberland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Cumberland Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 mi · 4 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wilhelm Avenue

    2745 ft · 2 min · Wilhelm Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cornwall Road

    920 ft · 22 sec · Cornwall Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tuck Street

    1582 ft · 46 sec · Tuck Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Quentin Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Quentin Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

    2532 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.5 mi · 72%
I 76 East
18 mi · 22%
Quentin Road
6.13 mi · 7%
South Lincoln Avenue
1.23 mi · 1%
East Cumberland Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

59.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 54m from Avon
Leave By
2:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avon 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 Avon to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Avon and 38.4 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.85 one way or $25.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avon and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

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

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 70.23 mi (113.02 km).

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#1 Avon

Located in South Central Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies immediately east of the city of Lebanon within the broader Lebanon Valley.

Population0
Coordinates40.3456500, -76.3899600
Altitude146
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: Old Cumberland Street (-76.38999, 40.345684)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $12.85
Round trip
$25.70
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $12.85 $25.70
Mid-grade $4.81 $14.10 $28.20
Premium $5.26 $15.41 $30.82
Diesel $6.57 $19.26 $38.52

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Philadelphia. The current time is 16:34:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.