How far is Philadelphia, PA from Airville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Airville, PA is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.44 mi
02h 08m
Flight
66.39 mi
106.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.39 mi
Kilometers
106.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.44 mi
Kilometers
135.9 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Airville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Tue, Apr 14, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-14T19:08
Arrive Airville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
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
Avondale
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Philadelphia
42.2 mi
01h 04m
To Airville
42.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

    1289 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lime Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 41 sec · Friendly Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Delta Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delta Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 22%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 21%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 11%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 11%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 11%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avondale
01h 04m from Philadelphia
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Airville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Airville?

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Philadelphia and 42.3 miles from Airville.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Airville.

Stop Ideas Near Avondale

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 Avondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale.

RAIL

Newark

17 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Downingtown

21 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Airville. Straight-line distance: 66.39 mi (106.84 km).

Philadelphia

#1 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
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#2 Airville

Airville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8323200, -76.4063500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Airville (-76.40635, 39.83232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.28 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.35
5.96 gal · 22.56 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.18 $24.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.71 $27.41
Premium $4.95 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.98 $17.82 $35.64

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Airville. The current time is 19:08:57.

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.