How far is Chalfont, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Chalfont, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.33 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.34 mi
37.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.34 mi
Kilometers
37.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.33 mi
Kilometers
60.07 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Chalfont
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chalfont
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chalfont
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
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Chalfont
13.5 mi
00h 26m
To Philadelphia
23.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    47 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1108 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Butler Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Butler Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Doylestown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bethlehem Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue

    832 ft · 24 sec · West Lehigh Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North 12th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Callowhill Street

    1041 ft · 22 sec · Callowhill Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    2453 ft · 60 sec · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalfont 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Washington Expressway
8.97 mi · 24%
Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 10%
Bethlehem Pike
3.47 mi · 9%
North 12th Street
2.4 mi · 6%
West Butler Avenue
1.76 mi · 5%
Doylestown Road
1.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fort Washington Expressway

Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

6.73 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 26m from Chalfont
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chalfont and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chalfont to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Chalfont and 23.9 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chalfont and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalfont and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.57 km).

Chalfont

#1 Chalfont

Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,318
Coordinates40.2884400, -75.2090600
Altitude87
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: Park Avenue (-75.209306, 40.288675)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chalfont and Philadelphia. The current time is 06:36:26.

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.