How far is Philadelphia, PA from Easton, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Easton, PA is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
71.59 mi
01h 36m
Flight
50.95 mi
81.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.95 mi
Kilometers
81.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.22 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Sat, May 2, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sat, May 2, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-05-02T11:50
Arrive Easton
Sat, May 2, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
35.8 mi
00h 48m
To Easton
35.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem

    2734 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton, Philadelphia

    1497 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Morgan Hill Road

    1588 ft · 29 sec · Morgan Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Road

    2244 ft · 40 sec · Old Philadelphia Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint John Street

    1781 ft · 45 sec · Saint John Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Smith Avenue

    1404 ft · 37 sec · North Smith Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    135 m · 16 sec · South 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Larry Holmes Drive

    558 ft · 12 sec · Larry Holmes Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Street

    2755 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    526 ft · 25 sec · South 9th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Spruce Street

    12 m · 3 sec · Spruce Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 34%
I 78 East
15.1 mi · 21%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 5%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 48m from Philadelphia
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Philadelphia and 35.8 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Easton.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Easton. Straight-line distance: 50.95 mi (81.99 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
Easton

#2 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population26,978
Coordinates40.6884300, -75.2207300
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Easton (-75.22073, 40.68843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Easton. The current time is 11:50:15.

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.