How far is New London, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from New London, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Philadelphia.
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Start on State Road
35 m · 6 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Newark Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road
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Turn straight onto South Jennersville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jennersville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
9.9 mi · 14 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Conchester Highway
8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue
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Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street
911 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street
26 m · 2 sec · South 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 New London 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.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
9.86 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New London 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 New London to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from New London and 27.2 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New London and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.
Wilmington station
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 39.53 mi (63.61 km).
#1 New London
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.7826100, -75.8755000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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