How far is Cementon, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Cementon, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
66.31 mi
01h 24m
Flight
54.04 mi
86.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.04 mi
Kilometers
86.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.31 mi
Kilometers
106.72 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Nov 7, 4:36 AM EST
Return by in Cementon
Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cementon
2026-11-07T03:11
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Nov 7, 4:36 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cementon
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Cementon
33.4 mi
00h 42m
To Philadelphia
32.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
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 Cementon and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    5 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2758 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fornaciari Drive

    1845 ft · 51 sec · Fornaciari Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto MacArthur Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cementon 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 56%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 19%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.84 mi · 7%
MacArthur Road
4.23 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 42m from Cementon
Leave By
3:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cementon 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 Cementon to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Cementon and 32.9 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cementon and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 54.04 mi (86.97 km).

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#1 Cementon

Situated along the western bank of the Lehigh River in Lehigh County, this census-designated place has an average elevation of approximately 315 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6892600, -75.5076800
Altitude96
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: 2nd Street (-75.507708, 40.689248)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.82 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $5.27 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $6.58 $15.40 $30.80

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cementon and Philadelphia. The current time is 03:11:44.

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.