How far is Morgan, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Morgan, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.75 mi
23.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.75 mi
Kilometers
23.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21 mi
Kilometers
33.79 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Morgan
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-19T04:46
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
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
Folcroft
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Morgan
9.6 mi
00h 16m
To Philadelphia
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Concord Road

    781 ft · 25 sec · Concord Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Dutton Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Macdade Boulevard

    854 ft · 20 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 26th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street

    911 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
5.05 mi · 24%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.33 mi · 11%
Penrose Avenue
2.03 mi · 10%
Edgmont Avenue
1.9 mi · 9%
East Dutton Mill Road
1.59 mi · 8%
Valley Forge
1.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

5.05 mi · 00h 07m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Folcroft
00h 16m from Morgan
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Morgan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.6 miles from Morgan and 11.4 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Morgan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Folcroft

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 Folcroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7.6 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 7.6 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 7.7 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 7.6 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 Folcroft.

RAIL

30th Street Station

11 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 14.75 mi (23.74 km).

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#1 Morgan

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,319
Coordinates39.8653900, -75.4179700
Altitude62
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: (-75.418113, 39.865632)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.02 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $4.95 $3.67 $7.33
Diesel $5.98 $4.43 $8.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Philadelphia. The current time is 04:46:41.

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.