How far is Moorestown, NJ from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Moorestown, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Camden County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorestown and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorestown and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Street
63 m · 14 sec · Plum Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
778 ft · 21 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Kings Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Kings Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
1187 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
1068 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Admiral Wilson Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Admiral Wilson Boulevard
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Bridge
1.8 mi · 4 min · Benjamin Franklin Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Vine Street, Pennsylvania Convention Center, 6th Street, Independence Hall
92 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Vine Street
3202 ft · 1 min · Vine Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1887 ft · 48 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15 m · 1 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
602 ft · 15 sec · North 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 Moorestown 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.
Kaighns Avenue
Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
4.86 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Moorestown and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moorestown to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Golden Triangle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Moorestown and 6.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Moorestown and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Triangle
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 Golden Triangle.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Lindenwold
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorestown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 11.76 mi (18.92 km).
#1 Moorestown
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 20,607 |
| Coordinates | 39.9670600, -74.9426700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.18 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
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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