How far is Edwardsville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Edwardsville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
116.15 mi
02h 04m
Flight
99.2 mi
159.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.2 mi
Kilometers
159.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.93 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Edwardsville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsville
2026-04-18T01:09
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsville
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Edwardsville
57.7 mi
01h 02m
To Philadelphia
58.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    1620 ft · 52 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1786 ft · 1 min · Williams Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hurbane Street

    73 m · 11 sec · Hurbane Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Connor Street

    1548 ft · 55 sec · Connor Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtright Street

    48 m · 10 sec · Courtright Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    2593 ft · 2 min · Evans Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Street

    665 ft · 23 sec · Union Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 74%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 11%
Union Street
8.84 mi · 8%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 02m from Edwardsville
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Edwardsville and 58.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edwardsville and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chapman, 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 Chapman.

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 99.2 mi (159.65 km).

Edwardsville

#1 Edwardsville

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates41.2695300, -75.9163100
Altitude214
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: Jackson Street (-75.916285, 41.269547)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $16.75
Round trip
$33.51
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.75 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.86 $37.71
Premium $4.95 $20.31 $40.62
Diesel $5.98 $24.52 $49.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwardsville and Philadelphia. The current time is 01:09:23.

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.