How far is Exton, PA from Palmyra, PA?

The driving distance from Exton, PA to Palmyra, PA is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.18 mi
01h 19m
Flight
54.87 mi
88.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.87 mi
Kilometers
88.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.18 mi
Kilometers
103.28 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Thu, Oct 15, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Exton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exton
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Palmyra
Thu, Oct 15, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exton
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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Exton
32 mi
00h 39m
To Palmyra
32.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Exton and Palmyra.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Exton and Palmyra.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Highway

    2104 ft · 46 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

    45 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Horseshoe Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Horseshoe Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South White Oak Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South White Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Lincoln Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exton and Palmyra.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.5 mi · 71%
West Main Street
4.38 mi · 7%
Pottstown Pike
3.7 mi · 6%
South White Oak Street
3.48 mi · 5%
Horseshoe Pike
3.15 mi · 5%
Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

45.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
00h 39m from Exton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Exton and Mostly Cloudy near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Exton to Palmyra?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Exton and 32.1 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Exton and Mostly Cloudy near Palmyra.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exton and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 54.87 mi (88.3 km).

Exton

#1 Exton

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

Population4,842
Coordinates40.0290000, -75.6207700
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Palmyra

#2 Palmyra

Borough in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population7,528
Coordinates40.3089800, -76.5933000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Exton (-75.62077, 40.029)
End: Palmyra (-76.5933, 40.30898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
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.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $5.31 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $6.55 $14.80 $29.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Exton and Palmyra. The current time is 12:49:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.