How far is Philadelphia, PA from Horsham, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Horsham, PA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Horsham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Horsham.
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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 · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1071 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Race Street
1479 ft · 41 sec · Race Street
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North 11th Street
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Turn right onto West Silver Street
120 m · 22 sec · West Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.2 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
3221 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
95 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Easton Road
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Horsham.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.16 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Horsham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Horsham?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wyncote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Philadelphia and 10.6 miles from Horsham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Horsham.
Stop Ideas Near Wyncote
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyncote.
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Horsham. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.32 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 Horsham
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 26,524 |
| Coordinates | 40.1784400, -75.1285100 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horsham (-75.12851, 40.17844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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