How far is Philadelphia, PA from Monroe, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Monroe, PA is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Monroe.
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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
9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
1428 ft · 27 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Take the exit slight right
141 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
74 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Lower State Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Limekiln Pike
2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower State Road
2307 ft · 1 min · Lower State Road
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Turn right onto US 202 Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · US 202 Parkway
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Continue on Doylestown Bypass
119 m · 8 sec · Doylestown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Easton
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doylestown Bypass
2.9 mi · 4 min · Doylestown Bypass
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Continue on Easton Road
18.6 mi · 28 min · Easton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Monroe.
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.
Easton Road
Continue on Easton Road
18.6 mi · 00h 28m
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 Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Monroe?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Warrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Philadelphia and 25.1 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Warrington
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 Warrington.
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 42.9 mi (69.04 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 Monroe
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 511 |
| Coordinates | 40.5728800, -75.1921200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-75.19212, 40.57288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.36 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
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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