How far is Philadelphia, PA from Blandon, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Blandon, PA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.65 mi
01h 30m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.21 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blandon
Sun, Nov 8, 6:14 PM EST
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Nov 8, 7:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-11-08T16:43
Arrive Blandon
Sun, Nov 8, 6:14 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:30 PM EST
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
Royersford
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
30.8 mi
00h 45m
To Blandon
30.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    913 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottstown Bypass

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    1670 ft · 36 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Swede Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Old Swede Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway

    63 m · 4 sec · Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Blandon Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Blandon Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blandon Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Blandon Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Blandon Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1583 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Blandon Road

    1001 ft · 16 sec · Blandon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Park Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Park Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 27%
Pottstown Expressway
14.3 mi · 23%
Pottstown Bypass
8.35 mi · 14%
Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 10%
Old Swede Road
5.08 mi · 8%
Blandon Road
4.15 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight right 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royersford
00h 45m from Philadelphia
Leave By
3:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Blandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Royersford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Philadelphia and 30.9 miles from Blandon.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Blandon.

Stop Ideas Near Royersford

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

16 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
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Exton

20 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

29 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Blandon. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.02 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 Blandon

Located in Maidencreek Township within Berks County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves primarily as a growing residential and commercial center in the southeastern part of the state.

Population0
Coordinates40.4412000, -75.8868700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Blandon (-75.88687, 40.4412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.80 $10.42 $20.83
Premium $5.25 $11.39 $22.77
Diesel $6.56 $14.24 $28.48

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Blandon. The current time is 16:43:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.