How far is Emmaus, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Emmaus, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmaus and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmaus and Philadelphia.
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Start on North 3rd Street
27 m · 11 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Continue on North Street
777 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lower Macungie Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lower Macungie Road
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Turn right onto Brookside Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brookside Road
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Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
2664 ft · 52 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Krocks Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Krocks Road
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Turn right onto Cetronia Road
2578 ft · 1 min · Cetronia Road
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Turn right
1498 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight right
34 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp right
2397 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
35.6 mi · 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 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 Emmaus 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
35.6 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Emmaus 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 Emmaus to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Emmaus and 34.1 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Emmaus and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Harleysville
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 Harleysville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmaus and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 44.21 mi (71.15 km).
#1 Emmaus
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,493 |
| Coordinates | 40.5395400, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
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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