How far is Chester, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Philadelphia is 12.46 miles (20.05 km).
Flight distance from Chester, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 12.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 15.47 miles (24.9 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Philadelphia will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4072 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°50'59"N 75°21'25"W |
| Latitude | 39.8496700 |
| Longitude | -75.3570700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Philadelphia
The distance between Chester and Philadelphia is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chester and Philadelphia. The current time is 04:09:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.07 liters (0.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Philadelphia is $2.03 (diesel $2.6).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $2.03 | $2.25 | $2.43 | $2.6 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
