How far is Grantley, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Grantley, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.16 mi
02h 05m
Flight
82.92 mi
133.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.92 mi
Kilometers
133.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.16 mi
Kilometers
172.46 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Grantley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grantley
2026-04-23T04:18
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grantley
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Grantley
51.8 mi
01h 02m
To Philadelphia
55.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bee Tree Road

    131 m · 19 sec · Bee Tree Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Virginia Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · Virginia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    3214 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South George Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South George Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    2458 ft · 48 sec · East College Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    2443 ft · 49 sec · East Prospect Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Sherman Street

    2168 ft · 49 sec · South Sherman Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East King Street

    2906 ft · 1 min · East King Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    152 m · 16 sec · South Harrison Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2786 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grantley 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 37%
I 76 East
18 mi · 17%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 15%
South George Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
82.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 02m from Grantley
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Grantley and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grantley to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Grantley and 55.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Grantley and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

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Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grantley and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 82.92 mi (133.45 km).

Grantley

#1 Grantley

Census designated place

Population3,628
Coordinates39.9403800, -76.7291300
Altitude171
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: Bee Tree Road (-76.728994, 39.940428)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.89
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.45 $30.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.38 $34.77
Premium $4.95 $18.73 $37.45
Diesel $5.98 $22.60 $45.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grantley and Philadelphia. The current time is 04:18:00.

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.