How far is Marcus Hook, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Marcus Hook, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marcus Hook and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marcus Hook and Philadelphia.
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Start on West 10th Street
135 m · 25 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue
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Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street
911 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street
26 m · 2 sec · South 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 Marcus Hook and Philadelphia.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
8.55 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marcus Hook 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 Marcus Hook to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Folcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Marcus Hook and 9.9 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marcus Hook and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Folcroft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Folcroft.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marcus Hook and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).
#1 Marcus Hook
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,400 |
| Coordinates | 39.8192800, -75.4185300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
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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