How far is Newville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Newville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
38.72 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.59 mi
39.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.59 mi
Kilometers
39.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.72 mi
Kilometers
62.32 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Newville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newville
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newville
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
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Newville
14.2 mi
00h 27m
To Philadelphia
24.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Creek Road

    35 m · 11 sec · Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Limekiln Pike

    2578 ft · 49 sec · North Limekiln Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Butler Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Butler Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Doylestown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bethlehem Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue

    832 ft · 24 sec · West Lehigh Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Callowhill Street

    1041 ft · 22 sec · Callowhill Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    2453 ft · 60 sec · North Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newville 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Washington Expressway
8.97 mi · 23%
Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 9%
Bethlehem Pike
3.47 mi · 9%
North 12th Street
2.4 mi · 6%
West Butler Avenue
1.76 mi · 5%
Doylestown Road
1.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fort Washington Expressway

Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

6.73 mi · 00h 09m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 27m from Newville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newville and 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 Newville to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Newville and 24.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newville and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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 Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.2 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 12.1 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 12 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 12.2 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 Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 24.59 mi (39.58 km).

Newville

#1 Newville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,351
Coordinates40.3056600, -75.2199000
Altitude97
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: Creek Rd (-75.219881, 40.305835)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newville and Philadelphia. The current time is 21:32:51.

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.