How far is Lansdale, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Lansdale, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansdale and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdale and Philadelphia.
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Start on South Broad Street
7 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Welsh Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Welsh Road
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Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
2112 ft · 40 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue
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Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
832 ft · 24 sec · West Lehigh Avenue
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Callowhill Street
1041 ft · 22 sec · Callowhill Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2453 ft · 60 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15 m · 1 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
602 ft · 15 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 Lansdale and Philadelphia.
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.
Fort Washington Expressway
Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
6.73 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lansdale and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansdale to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Flourtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Lansdale and 21.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lansdale and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Flourtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flourtown.
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansdale and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.74 km).
#1 Lansdale
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 17,335 |
| Coordinates | 40.2415000, -75.2837900 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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