How far is Philadelphia, PA from Doylestown, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Doylestown, PA is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
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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 Doylestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Doylestown.
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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 · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1071 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Race Street
1479 ft · 41 sec · Race Street
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North 11th Street
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Turn right onto West Silver Street
120 m · 22 sec · West Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
1428 ft · 27 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Take the exit slight right
141 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
74 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Lower State Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Limekiln Pike
2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower State Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lower State Road
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Continue on West Court Street
2716 ft · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn right onto South Clinton Street
137 m · 13 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue
1290 ft · 32 sec · West Oakland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
98 m · 16 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
119 m · 8 sec · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Doylestown.
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.
Fort Washington Expressway
Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
9.64 mi · 00h 13m
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 Doylestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Doylestown?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Philadelphia and 14.8 miles from Doylestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Doylestown.
Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Doylestown. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.89 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 Doylestown
Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States
| Population | 8,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.3101100, -75.1298900 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doylestown (-75.12989, 40.31011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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