How far is Downingtown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Downingtown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Downingtown and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Downingtown and Philadelphia.
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Start on Brandywine Avenue
18 m · 4 sec · Brandywine Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wallace Avenue
2818 ft · 2 min · Wallace Avenue
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Turn right onto Norwood Road
1528 ft · 38 sec · Norwood Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 East
583 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Exton Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
676 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 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 Downingtown and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Downingtown 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 Downingtown to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Downingtown and 18.5 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Downingtown and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Downingtown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 28.81 mi (46.36 km).
#1 Downingtown
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,419 |
| Coordinates | 40.0065000, -75.7032700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
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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