How far is Gap, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Gap, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gap and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gap and Philadelphia.
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Start on Pequea Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Pequea Avenue
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Turn left onto Reservoir Road
858 ft · 40 sec · Reservoir Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
1427 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Exton Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
676 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 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 Gap 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.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 00h 23m
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 Light Rain leaving Gap and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gap to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Frazer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Gap and 26.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gap and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Frazer
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 Frazer.
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gap and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).
#1 Gap
Gap is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9873200, -76.0205100 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
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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