How far is Peach Bottom, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Peach Bottom, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peach Bottom and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peach Bottom and Philadelphia.
-
1
Start on Edgewood Lane
106 m · 25 sec · Edgewood Lane
-
2
Continue on Peach Bottom Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Peach Bottom Road
-
3
Continue on Peach Bottom Road
2979 ft · 2 min · Peach Bottom Road
-
4
Turn slight right onto Riverview Road
1194 ft · 25 sec · Riverview Road
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on Riverview Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Riverview Road
-
6
Turn right onto Pilottown Road
1768 ft · 44 sec · Pilottown Road
-
7
Turn left onto Old Mill Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Old Mill Road
-
8
Continue on New Bridge Road
1983 ft · 55 sec · New Bridge Road
-
9
Continue on Connelly Road
2 mi · 5 min · Connelly Road
-
10
Turn left onto Conowingo Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Conowingo Road
-
11
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Rising Sun Road
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rising Sun Road
38 m · 2 sec · Rising Sun Road
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto Rising Sun Road
2640 ft · 50 sec · Rising Sun Road
-
14
Continue on West Main Street
2243 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
-
15
Turn right onto South Queen Street
85 m · 6 sec · South Queen Street
-
16
Continue on Biggs Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Biggs Highway
-
17
Turn right onto North East Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North East Road
-
18
Turn left onto I 95 North: New York
2603 ft · 1 min
-
19
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
9 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
-
20
Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike
-
22
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
-
23
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
-
24
Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway
-
25
Continue on Delaware Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
-
26
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min
-
28
Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
-
29
Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge
1535 ft · 38 sec
-
30
Continue on Penrose Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue
-
31
Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street
-
32
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
-
33
Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street
911 ft · 24 sec
-
34
Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
-
35
Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street
-
36
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street
26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street
-
37
Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
-
38
Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
-
39
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peach Bottom and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
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 Peach Bottom 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 Peach Bottom to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Peach Bottom and 34.1 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Peach Bottom and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Newark
Wilmington station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peach Bottom and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 58.02 mi (93.38 km).
#1 Peach Bottom
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,053 |
| Coordinates | 39.7509400, -76.2257900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.48 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.