How far is Center City, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Center City, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.2 miles (0.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center City and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center City and Philadelphia.
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Start on Ludlow Street
67 m · 17 sec · Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto South 11th Street
76 m · 16 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1260 ft · 49 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Penn Square
143 m · 13 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
85 m · 5 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
602 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center City and Philadelphia.
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.
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
0.24 mi · 49 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Center City 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 Center City to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) and usually takes 00h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.4 miles from Center City and 0.4 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.2 miles (0.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.08 one way or $0.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Center City and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Wharton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wharton.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center City and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 0.25 mi (0.41 km).
#1 Center City
Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA
| Population | 57,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.9512000, -75.1592300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.08 | $0.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.09 | $0.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.10 | $0.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.12 | $0.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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