How far is Lansford, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Lansford, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
89.05 mi
01h 43m
Flight
71.57 mi
115.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.57 mi
Kilometers
115.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.05 mi
Kilometers
143.31 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Fri, May 29, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Lansford
Fri, May 29, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansford
2026-05-29T19:36
Arrive Philadelphia
Fri, May 29, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansford
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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lansford
44.5 mi
00h 51m
To Philadelphia
44.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lansford Weather
PA
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Friday
Using Nesquehoning as the closest live forecast in the Carbon County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Garden Street

    2401 ft · 58 sec · Spring Garden Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West North Street

    1934 ft · 39 sec · West North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pine Street

    1975 ft · 54 sec · North Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Amidon Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · East Amidon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurel Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Laurel Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1653 ft · 37 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    55.6 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansford 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56.1 mi · 63%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 14%
Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
5.76 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Laurel Drive
2.45 mi · 3%
Mill Road
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 51m from Lansford
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lansford and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Lansford and 44.6 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansford and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansford and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 71.57 mi (115.18 km).

Lansford

#1 Lansford

City in North Dakota

Population3,760
Coordinates40.8317600, -75.8824200
Altitude350
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: Spring Garden Street (-75.882389, 40.831735)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.89 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.28 gal · 23.78 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.95 $15.56 $31.11
Diesel $5.98 $18.78 $37.55

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansford and Philadelphia. The current time is 19:36:33.

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.