How far is Newtown Grant, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Newtown Grant, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.96 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.96 mi
38.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.96 mi
Kilometers
38.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Newtown Grant
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newtown Grant
2026-04-19T09:51
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newtown Grant
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Newtown Grant
15.5 mi
00h 25m
To Philadelphia
20.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Newtown Grant and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newtown Grant and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Sparrow Walk

    60 m · 11 sec · Sparrow Walk

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cypress Place

    110 m · 18 sec · Cypress Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Honey Locust Lane

    706 ft · 32 sec · Honey Locust Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Drive

    708 ft · 19 sec · North Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Drive

    1 km · 2 min · South Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Durham Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newtown Bypass

    2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newtown Bypass

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Buck Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Buck Road

    18 m · 6 sec · Buck Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Holland Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Holland Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Buck Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buck Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Bustleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Byberry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    12 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2476 ft · 1 min · North 15th Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newtown Grant 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 33%
Buck Road
5.41 mi · 15%
Woodhaven Road
3.41 mi · 9%
Newtown Bypass
1.49 mi · 4%
Bustleton Pike
1.4 mi · 4%
Durham Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

12 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 25m from Newtown Grant
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Newtown Grant 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 Newtown Grant to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Newtown Grant and 20.4 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Newtown Grant 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.8 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 13.8 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 13.7 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 13.8 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 Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newtown Grant and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 23.96 mi (38.56 km).

Newtown Grant

#1 Newtown Grant

Census designated place

Population3,620
Coordinates40.2601100, -74.9548900
Altitude88
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: Sparrow Walk (-74.955356, 40.260046)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 Newtown Grant and Philadelphia. The current time is 09:51:03.

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.