How far is Hatboro, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Hatboro, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.48 mi
00h 43m
Flight
15.63 mi
25.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.63 mi
Kilometers
25.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.05 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hatboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hatboro
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hatboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wyncote
PA

Census designated place

From Hatboro
8.8 mi
00h 21m
To Philadelphia
21.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South York Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South York Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Easton Road

    866 ft · 34 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Old York Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Lane

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ogontz Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ogontz Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue

    832 ft · 24 sec · West Lehigh Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North 12th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Callowhill Street

    1041 ft · 22 sec · Callowhill Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    2453 ft · 60 sec · North Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hatboro and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old York Road
4.51 mi · 15%
Ogontz Avenue
2.94 mi · 10%
Washington Lane
2.4 mi · 8%
North 12th Street
2.4 mi · 8%
South York Road
2.12 mi · 7%
Germantown Avenue
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old York Road

Turn right onto Old York Road

3.32 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyncote
00h 21m from Hatboro
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hatboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wyncote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Hatboro and 21.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hatboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Wyncote

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wyncote and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7.9 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyncote.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

11 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

15 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

15 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

16 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hatboro and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 15.63 mi (25.15 km).

Hatboro

#1 Hatboro

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,512
Coordinates40.1742800, -75.1068400
Altitude69
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: S York Road (-75.106972, 40.174304)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hatboro and Philadelphia. The current time is 05:41:07.

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.