How far is Lawrence Park, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence Park and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park and Philadelphia.
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Start on Vesta Drive
991 ft · 43 sec · Vesta Drive
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Continue on Vesta Lane
675 ft · 35 sec · Vesta Lane
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Turn left onto Linglestown Road
1562 ft · 26 sec · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road
24 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road
1389 ft · 24 sec · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Mountain Road
1 m · 1 sec · North Mountain Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Mountain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
2243 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 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 Lawrence Park and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence Park 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 Lawrence Park to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Lawrence Park and 55.3 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence Park and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terre Hill.
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 90.63 mi (145.85 km).
#1 Lawrence Park
Situated within Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 489 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3456400, -76.8008000 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.46 | $17.41 | $34.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $25.54 | $51.09 |
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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