How far is Limerick, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Limerick, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
34.8 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27 mi
43.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27 mi
Kilometers
43.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.8 mi
Kilometers
56 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Limerick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limerick
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Limerick
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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Limerick
17.4 mi
00h 21m
To Philadelphia
17.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

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 Limerick and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limerick Road

    11 m · 9 sec · South Limerick Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ridge Pike

    1569 ft · 40 sec · West Ridge Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lewis Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limerick 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 47%
Pottstown Expressway
11.2 mi · 32%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 6%
North Lewis Road
1.56 mi · 4%
I 76 East
1.15 mi · 3%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 21m from Limerick
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Limerick and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Limerick and 17.4 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Limerick and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.3 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 14.2 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 14.2 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 14.3 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 King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 27 mi (43.46 km).

Limerick

#1 Limerick

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population19,500
Coordinates40.2309300, -75.5221200
Altitude89
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: South Limerick Road (-75.522177, 40.230962)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 Limerick and Philadelphia. The current time is 05:20:38.

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.