How far is Palmyra, PA from Exton, PA?

The driving distance from Palmyra, PA to Exton, PA is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.24 mi
01h 20m
Flight
54.87 mi
88.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.87 mi
Kilometers
88.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.24 mi
Kilometers
103.39 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Palmyra
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Exton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Palmyra
32.1 mi
00h 40m
To Exton
32.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Exton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Exton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lincoln Street

    20 m · 8 sec · North Lincoln Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South White Oak Street

    584 ft · 20 sec · South White Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South White Oak Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South White Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Horseshoe Pike

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Horseshoe Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

    2532 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    45.2 mi · 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2206 ft · 49 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra and Exton.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.2 mi · 70%
Horseshoe Pike
5.62 mi · 9%
East Main Street
4.38 mi · 7%
Pottstown Pike
3.49 mi · 5%
South White Oak Street
3.48 mi · 5%
PA 100 South
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

45.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
00h 40m from Palmyra
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmyra and Partly Cloudy near Exton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmyra to Exton?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Palmyra and 32.2 miles from Exton.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Palmyra and Partly Cloudy near Exton.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Exton. Straight-line distance: 54.87 mi (88.3 km).

Palmyra

#1 Palmyra

Borough in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population7,528
Coordinates40.3089800, -76.5933000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Exton

#2 Exton

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

Population4,842
Coordinates40.0290000, -75.6207700
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmyra (-76.5933, 40.30898)
End: Exton (-75.62077, 40.029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.18 $22.36
Premium $5.31 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $6.55 $14.87 $29.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmyra and Exton. The current time is 12:49:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.