How far is Collegeville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Collegeville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.45 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.17 mi
35.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.17 mi
Kilometers
35.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.45 mi
Kilometers
49.01 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Collegeville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collegeville
2026-04-17T11:37
Arrive Philadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Collegeville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Conshohocken
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Collegeville
15.2 mi
00h 22m
To Philadelphia
15.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    83 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Collegeville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Collegeville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    6 mi · 8 min · Pottstown Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collegeville 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 54%
Pottstown Expressway
6.02 mi · 20%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
South Collegeville Road
1.66 mi · 5%
I 76 East
1.15 mi · 4%
2nd Avenue
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Conshohocken
00h 22m from Collegeville
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Collegeville and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

West Conshohocken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Collegeville and 15.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Collegeville and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near West Conshohocken

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 West Conshohocken and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.4 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 12.2 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 12.2 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 12.3 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 West Conshohocken.

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collegeville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 22.17 mi (35.68 km).

Collegeville

#1 Collegeville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,093
Coordinates40.1856600, -75.4515700
Altitude46
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: (-75.451531, 40.18563)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Collegeville and Philadelphia. The current time is 11:37:27.

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.