How far is Philadelphia, PA from Churchville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Churchville, PA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.89 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.89 mi
28.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.89 mi
Kilometers
28.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.89 mi
Kilometers
40.05 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Churchville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Churchville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Philadelphia
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Churchville
12.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road

    3182 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    817 ft · 17 sec · Evans Street

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bustleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 15 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Buck Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buck Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bristol Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bristol Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bustleton Pike

    2412 ft · 57 sec · Bustleton Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Valley Drive

    1633 ft · 1 min · Valley Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valley Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12.1 mi · 49%
Woodhaven Road
3.44 mi · 14%
Bustleton Pike
1.86 mi · 7%
Bristol Road
1.61 mi · 6%
Byberry Road
1.13 mi · 5%
Bustleton Avenue
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

12.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 19m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Churchville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Philadelphia and 12.4 miles from Churchville.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Churchville.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.5 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Churchville. Straight-line distance: 17.89 mi (28.79 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
Churchville

#2 Churchville

Unincorporated community in Virginia

Population4,128
Coordinates40.1862200, -75.0187800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Churchville (-75.01878, 40.18622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Churchville. The current time is 03:15:04.

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.