How far is Pequea, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Pequea, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
77.9 mi
01h 48m
Flight
63.92 mi
102.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.92 mi
Kilometers
102.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.9 mi
Kilometers
125.36 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Pequea
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequea
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequea
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
Thorndale
PA

City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pequea
39.2 mi
00h 54m
To Philadelphia
38.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Pequea and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    45 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Hill Road

    37 m · 10 sec · River Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pequea Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pequea Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Martic Forge Road

    2361 ft · 47 sec · Martic Forge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Marticville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Marticville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Marticville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marticville Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Baumgardner Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Baumgardner Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Millwood Road

    2588 ft · 1 min · Millwood Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Penn Grant Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Penn Grant Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lampeter Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Village Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Strasburg Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2455 ft · 47 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive

    676 ft · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequea 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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 21%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 18%
US 202 North
10.6 mi · 14%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 8%
Lincoln Highway
5.07 mi · 7%
Exton Bypass
4.71 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorndale
00h 54m from Pequea
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pequea 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 Pequea to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Thorndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Pequea and 38.6 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thorndale

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

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

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Downingtown

3 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

6 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Exton

11 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Parkesburg

16 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequea and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 63.92 mi (102.87 km).

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#1 Pequea

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population5,448
Coordinates39.8881600, -76.3671800
Altitude52
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: River Hill Road (-76.366551, 39.887851)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.47
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.24 $22.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.65 $25.29
Premium $4.95 $13.62 $27.25
Diesel $5.98 $16.45 $32.89

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 Pequea and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:31:39.

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.