How far is Philadelphia, PA from Emmaus, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Emmaus, PA is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Emmaus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Emmaus.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Allentown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road
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Turn left onto Limeport Road
1577 ft · 43 sec · Limeport Road
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Continue on Steinsburg Road
2948 ft · 1 min · Steinsburg Road
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Continue on Steinsburg Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Steinsburg Road
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Turn straight onto Wind Hill Road
69 m · 14 sec · Wind Hill Road
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Turn left onto Steinsburg Road
1117 ft · 36 sec · Steinsburg Road
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Continue on Steinsburg Road
1 km · 2 min · Steinsburg Road
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Turn right onto Limeport Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Limeport Pike
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Turn left onto Emmaus Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Emmaus Road
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Continue on Limeport Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Limeport Road
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Continue on Brunner Road
928 ft · 33 sec · Brunner Road
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Turn sharp left onto South 5th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
100 m · 11 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2128 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto North 3rd Street
865 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Emmaus.
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 Emmaus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Emmaus?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Philadelphia and 27.3 miles from Emmaus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Emmaus.
Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville
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 Kulpsville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Emmaus. Straight-line distance: 44.21 mi (71.15 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 Emmaus
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,493 |
| Coordinates | 40.5395400, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmaus (-75.49685, 40.53954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
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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