How far is Philadelphia, PA from Durham, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, PA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Durham.
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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 · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
581 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Mill Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mill Street
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Turn left onto North Hellertown Avenue
740 ft · 15 sec · North Hellertown Avenue
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Continue on Tohickon Avenue
1381 ft · 28 sec · Tohickon Avenue
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Continue on Richlandtown Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Richlandtown Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road
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Continue on Quakertown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Quakertown Road
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Turn straight onto Old Bethlehem Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Bethlehem Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Durham Road
3 mi · 5 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
732 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Furnace Road
16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Furnace Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Durham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Durham?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Philadelphia and 30.4 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Harleysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harleysville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Durham. Straight-line distance: 43.18 mi (69.49 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 Durham
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.5756600, -75.2232300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-75.22323, 40.57566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.80 | $25.59 |
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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