How far is Philadelphia, PA from Dublin, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Dublin, PA is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
33.5 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.05 mi
46.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.05 mi
Kilometers
46.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.5 mi
Kilometers
53.92 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T11:03
Arrive Dublin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Ambler
PA

City in Alaska, USA

From Philadelphia
16.8 mi
00h 29m
To Dublin
16.7 mi
00h 29m

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
54°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 Dublin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1071 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Race Street

    1479 ft · 41 sec · Race Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 11th Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North 11th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Silver Street

    120 m · 22 sec · West Silver Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Bethlehem Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hilltown Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Hilltown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Hilltown Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilltown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Upper Church Road

    855 ft · 19 sec · Upper Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dublin Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dublin Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1951 ft · 45 sec · Maple Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    109 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Village Green Lane

    88 m · 13 sec · Village Green Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Green Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Washington Expressway
9.64 mi · 29%
Bethlehem Pike
6.48 mi · 19%
Hilltown Pike
4.97 mi · 15%
Ogontz Avenue
3.66 mi · 11%
North 11th Street
2.68 mi · 8%
Dublin Road
1.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ambler
00h 29m from Philadelphia
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Ambler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Philadelphia and 16.7 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ambler

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 Ambler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.8 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 14.6 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 14.6 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 14.7 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 Ambler.

RAIL

Ardmore

17 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

18 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

22 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

24 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 29.05 mi (46.75 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
Dublin

#2 Dublin

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population2,116
Coordinates40.3717700, -75.2015600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Dublin (-75.20156, 40.37177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 Dublin. The current time is 11:03:27.

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.