How far is Durham, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Durham, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Philadelphia.
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Start on Old Furnace Road
16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
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Continue on Durham Road
732 ft · 33 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
1389 ft · 28 sec · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Gallows Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Gallows Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Harrow Road
1156 ft · 25 sec · Harrow Road
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Continue on Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
11 mi · 16 min · Easton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Doylestown Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South: Norristown
1827 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 202 Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · US 202 Parkway
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Turn left onto Lower State Road
2307 ft · 1 min · Lower State Road
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Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike
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Turn right onto Lower State Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road
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Turn right onto Welsh Road
613 ft · 15 sec · Welsh Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bethlehem Pike
2166 ft · 49 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue
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Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
832 ft · 24 sec · West Lehigh Avenue
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Callowhill Street
1041 ft · 22 sec · Callowhill Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2453 ft · 60 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15 m · 1 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 Durham 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.
Easton Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
11 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Durham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Warrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Durham and 35.2 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Durham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Warrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrington.
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 43.18 mi (69.49 km).
#1 Durham
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.5756600, -75.2232300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
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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