How far is Philadelphia, PA from Dallastown, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Dallastown, PA is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.84 mi
02h 16m
Flight
78.32 mi
126.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.32 mi
Kilometers
126.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.84 mi
Kilometers
167.12 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallastown
Sat, Apr 11, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 11, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-11T02:55
Arrive Dallastown
Sat, Apr 11, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
51.9 mi
01h 08m
To Dallastown
52 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.6 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Hallam

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

    1716 ft · 31 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Frysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Freysville Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Freysville Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Lombard Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lombard Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    3014 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    937 ft · 34 sec · North Lombard Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    113 m · 12 sec · East Broad Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1018 ft · 26 sec · North Pleasant Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pleasant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.6 mi · 38%
US 30 West
18.5 mi · 18%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 16%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 15%
Freysville Road
4.08 mi · 4%
Lombard Road
1.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 08m from Philadelphia
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Dallastown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Philadelphia and 52 miles from Dallastown.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

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

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Dallastown. Straight-line distance: 78.32 mi (126.04 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
Dallastown

#2 Dallastown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,869
Coordinates39.8995400, -76.6402500
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Dallastown (-76.64025, 39.89954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.91
7.32 gal · 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.95 $29.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.95 $18.13 $36.26
Diesel $5.98 $21.89 $43.77

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Dallastown. The current time is 02:55:08.

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.