How far is Pennville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Pennville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
122.18 mi
02h 34m
Flight
97.92 mi
157.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.92 mi
Kilometers
157.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.18 mi
Kilometers
196.63 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Pennville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennville
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennville
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 Pennville
61.7 mi
01h 17m
To Philadelphia
60.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
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 Pennville and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frederick Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Frederick Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway

    93 m · 8 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto York Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · York Street

  4. 4

    Continue on York Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · York Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    38 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennville and Philadelphia.

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 32%
I 76 East
18 mi · 15%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 13%
York Road
6.19 mi · 5%
US 30 East
5.78 mi · 5%
Hanover Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 17m from Pennville
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pennville 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 Pennville to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 61.7 miles from Pennville and 60.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

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 Pennville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 97.92 mi (157.58 km).

Pennville

#1 Pennville

City in Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,947
Coordinates39.7895400, -76.9980400
Altitude170
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: Frederick Street (-76.998063, 39.789559)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.32 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
8.62 gal · 32.64 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.95 $21.35 $42.70
Diesel $5.98 $25.77 $51.55

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 Pennville and Philadelphia. The current time is 12:27:09.

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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.