How far is Philadelphia, PA from Bath, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Bath, PA is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
71.61 mi
01h 33m
Flight
54.79 mi
88.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.79 mi
Kilometers
88.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.61 mi
Kilometers
115.24 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
35.8 mi
00h 46m
To Bath
35.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    8 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 987 North, PA 329 Truck East: LVI Airport, Airport Road

    1930 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Airport Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Airport Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nor-Bath Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Nor-Bath Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Race Street

    1898 ft · 37 sec · Race Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    540 ft · 29 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    582 ft · 28 sec · Plymouth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barber Street

    56 m · 11 sec · Barber Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Union Street

    53 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 52%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.03 mi · 11%
Airport Road
4.5 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 5%
Nor-Bath Boulevard
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 46m from Philadelphia
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Philadelphia and 35.8 miles from Bath.

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

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Bath. Straight-line distance: 54.79 mi (88.18 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
Bath

#2 Bath

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,756
Coordinates40.7256500, -75.3940700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Bath (-75.39407, 40.72565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
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.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 Philadelphia and Bath. The current time is 05:53:50.

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.