How far is Philadelphia, PA from East Bangor, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to East Bangor, PA is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and East Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and East Bangor.
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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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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
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Continue on PA-33
8.1 mi · 9 min · PA-33
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor
1424 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard
609 ft · 20 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sullivan Trail
719 ft · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail
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Turn right onto Bangor Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on South 1st Street
1 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
641 ft · 25 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Mount Bethel Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Bethel Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Bethel Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and East Bangor.
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.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near East Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to East Bangor?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Philadelphia and 42.8 miles from East Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near East Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville
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 Trumbauersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and East Bangor. Straight-line distance: 64.07 mi (103.11 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 East Bangor
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,624 |
| Coordinates | 40.8795400, -75.1837900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Bangor (-75.18379, 40.87954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
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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