How far is East Hanover, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from East Hanover, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.27 mi
01h 47m
Flight
81.43 mi
131.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.43 mi
Kilometers
131.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.27 mi
Kilometers
154.93 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in East Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hanover
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hanover
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From East Hanover
48.1 mi
00h 53m
To Philadelphia
48.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Crooked Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Crooked Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jonestown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellegrove Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Bellegrove Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North White Oak Street

    1726 ft · 1 min · North White Oak Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South White Oak Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South White Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Horseshoe Pike

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Horseshoe Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

    2532 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  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 East Hanover and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.5 mi · 62%
I 76 East
18 mi · 19%
Bellegrove Road
6.4 mi · 7%
Horseshoe Pike
5.62 mi · 6%
South White Oak Street
3.36 mi · 3%
Jonestown Road
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

59.5 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
00h 53m from East Hanover
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Hanover 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 East Hanover to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from East Hanover and 48.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Morgan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Morgan.

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hanover and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 81.43 mi (131.05 km).

East Hanover

#1 East Hanover

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population2,971
Coordinates40.3975900, -76.5919100
Altitude138
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: Crooked Road (-76.591867, 40.397631)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.86 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.78
6.8 gal · 25.72 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.89 $27.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.64 $31.27
Premium $4.95 $16.84 $33.69
Diesel $5.98 $20.33 $40.66

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 East Hanover and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:42:50.

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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.