How far is Millersville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Millersville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.64 mi
01h 40m
Flight
63.11 mi
101.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.11 mi
Kilometers
101.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.64 mi
Kilometers
136.21 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Millersville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersville
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersville
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
Warwick
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Millersville
41.6 mi
00h 50m
To Philadelphia
43.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Millersville and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Frederick Street

    67 m · 15 sec · East Frederick Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highschool Avenue

    1848 ft · 1 min · Highschool Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Cottage Avenue

    2647 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Barbara Street

    1048 ft · 33 sec · Barbara Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Barbara Street

    886 ft · 29 sec · Barbara Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Millersville Road

    2448 ft · 1 min · Millersville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Millersville Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Millersville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Manor Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manor Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West King Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West King Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Strawberry Street

    787 ft · 22 sec · West Strawberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Vine Street

    2612 ft · 1 min · West Vine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    863 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East King Street

    608 ft · 28 sec · East King Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Plum Street

    2321 ft · 1 min · North Plum Street

  15. 15

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on New Holland Pike

    1493 ft · 41 sec · New Holland Pike

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1010 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  24. 24

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millersville 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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 47%
I 76 East
18 mi · 21%
US 222 North
15.5 mi · 18%
Millersville Pike
1.71 mi · 2%
New Holland Avenue
1.27 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 50m from Millersville
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Millersville and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Millersville and 43.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

20 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Parkesburg

26 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 63.11 mi (101.56 km).

Millersville

#1 Millersville

City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,289
Coordinates39.9978800, -76.3541300
Altitude99
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: East Frederick Street (-76.354174, 39.997868)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 Millersville and Philadelphia. The current time is 07:02:32.

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.