How far is Leesport, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Leesport, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
73.69 mi
01h 23m
Flight
54.43 mi
87.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.43 mi
Kilometers
87.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.69 mi
Kilometers
118.59 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM EDT
Return by in Leesport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesport
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesport
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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Leesport
35.5 mi
00h 41m
To Philadelphia
38.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Street

    872 ft · 27 sec · Wall Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Avenue

    2115 ft · 32 sec · South Centre Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  8. 8

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

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  12. 12

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

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesport 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 37%
I 76 East
18 mi · 24%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 15%
Pottsville Pike
4.73 mi · 6%
Centre Avenue
2.78 mi · 4%
West Shore Bypass
1.97 mi · 3%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 41m from Leesport
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Leesport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Leesport and 38.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Leesport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

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

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesport and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 54.43 mi (87.59 km).

Leesport

#1 Leesport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,872
Coordinates40.4470400, -75.9663200
Altitude92
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: Wall Street (-75.966415, 40.447111)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesport and Philadelphia. The current time is 12:25:57.

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.