How far is Laurys Station, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Laurys Station, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
68.35 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.64 mi
91.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.64 mi
Kilometers
91.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.35 mi
Kilometers
110 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Laurys Station
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurys Station
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 2:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurys Station
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Laurys Station
34.5 mi
00h 43m
To Philadelphia
33.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurys Station and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.3 mi · 12 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurys Station 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 55%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.84 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 43m from Laurys Station
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Laurys Station and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurys Station to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Laurys Station and 33.9 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Laurys Station and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurys Station and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 56.64 mi (91.16 km).

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#1 Laurys Station

Situated within North Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 377 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.7231500, -75.5301800
Altitude115
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: PA 145 (-75.530112, 40.723204)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
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
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $10.76
Round trip
$21.52
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.76 $21.52
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $5.31 $12.79 $25.57
Diesel $6.55 $15.79 $31.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurys Station and Philadelphia. The current time is 13:02:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.