How far is Laureldale, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Laureldale, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
68.64 mi
01h 19m
Flight
49.92 mi
80.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.92 mi
Kilometers
80.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.64 mi
Kilometers
110.46 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Laureldale
Sat, May 2, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laureldale
2026-05-02T12:18
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laureldale
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Laureldale
33.2 mi
00h 39m
To Philadelphia
35.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elizabeth Avenue

    105 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    562 ft · 30 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    2999 ft · 1 min · Bellevue Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 5th Street Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3198 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

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

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laureldale 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 40%
I 76 East
18 mi · 26%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 17%
North 5th Street Highway
3.43 mi · 5%
West Shore Bypass
1.97 mi · 3%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 39m from Laureldale
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Laureldale and Slight 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 Laureldale to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Laureldale and 35.4 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Laureldale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laureldale and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 49.92 mi (80.34 km).

Laureldale

#1 Laureldale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,896
Coordinates40.3881500, -75.9179800
Altitude117
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: Elizabeth Avenue (-75.917979, 40.388149)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.95 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $5.98 $14.47 $28.94

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Laureldale and Philadelphia. The current time is 12:18:21.

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.