How far is Morrisville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrisville and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville and Philadelphia.
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Start on Hamilton Boulevard
856 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Woolston Drive
2532 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Philadelphia
1349 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 West: Philadelphia
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
2950 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North 15th Street
2476 ft · 1 min · 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 Morrisville 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.
I 295 West
Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Morrisville and 15.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morrisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Bensalem
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 Bensalem.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 km).
#1 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.2115000, -74.7879400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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