How far is Levittown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Levittown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.73 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.59 mi
36.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.59 mi
Kilometers
36.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.01 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Levittown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Levittown
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Levittown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Levittown
12.6 mi
00h 20m
To Philadelphia
14.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Creek Parkway

    29 m · 4 sec · Mill Creek Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Mill Creek Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mill Creek Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Mill Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mill Creek Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bristol-Oxford Valley Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol-Oxford Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Bath Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bath Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Ford Road

    1366 ft · 39 sec · Ford Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Veterans Highway

    2913 ft · 1 min · Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2476 ft · 1 min · North 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Levittown and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
16.4 mi · 61%
Mill Creek Road
1.5 mi · 6%
Mill Creek Parkway
1.33 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
0.9 mi · 3%
Bath Road
0.89 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 20m from Levittown
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Levittown and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Levittown and 14.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Levittown and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.4 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Levittown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.35 km).

Levittown

#1 Levittown

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population52,983
Coordinates40.1551100, -74.8287700
Altitude9
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: Mill Creek Parkway (-74.828914, 40.155222)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Levittown and Philadelphia. The current time is 06:45:13.

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.