How far is Fort Washington, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Washington and Philadelphia is 13.31 miles (21.42 km).
Flight distance from Fort Washington, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 13.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 25.04 miles (40.3 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Washington to Philadelphia will take approximately 00 hours 41 minutes.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°8'30"N 75°12'33"W |
| Latitude | 40.1417800 |
| Longitude | -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Washington and Philadelphia
The distance between Fort Washington and Philadelphia is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fort Washington and Philadelphia. The current time is 21:51:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.35 liters (0.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Washington and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Washington to Philadelphia is $3.28 (diesel $4.21).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $3.28 | $3.64 | $3.93 | $4.21 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 14, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Washington and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
