How far is Nazareth, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Nazareth, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.06 mi
01h 27m
Flight
54.99 mi
88.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.99 mi
Kilometers
88.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.06 mi
Kilometers
124.02 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Nazareth
Sat, May 2, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nazareth
2026-05-02T02:33
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nazareth
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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Nazareth
37.5 mi
00h 43m
To Philadelphia
39.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    2731 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    906 ft · 34 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nazareth Pike

    4 mi · 6 min · Nazareth Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 West: Allentown

    1278 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nazareth 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 49%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
13.5 mi · 17%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 16%
Nazareth Pike
3.97 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 43m from Nazareth
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Nazareth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Nazareth and 39.6 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nazareth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nazareth and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 54.99 mi (88.49 km).

Nazareth

#1 Nazareth

Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,688
Coordinates40.7403800, -75.3096200
Altitude150
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: South Broad Street (-75.309532, 40.74038)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nazareth and Philadelphia. The current time is 02:33:05.

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.