How far is Philadelphia, PA from Bally, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Bally, PA is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Bally.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Bally.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
1730 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sumneytown Pike
2.9 mi · 5 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Gravel Pike
948 ft · 27 sec · Gravel Pike
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Turn left onto Hill Road
1231 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road
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Continue on Hill Road
5 mi · 10 min · Hill Road
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Turn right onto Niantic Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Niantic Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 100
1059 ft · 23 sec · Route 100
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Continue on Main Street
3160 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
68 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Bally.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Bally.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Bally?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
East Norriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Philadelphia and 23.5 miles from Bally.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Bally.
Stop Ideas Near East Norriton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norriton.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Bally. Straight-line distance: 38.29 mi (61.62 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bally
City in West Bengal, India
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.4023200, -75.5871300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bally (-75.58713, 40.40232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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