How far is Philadelphia, PA from Moore, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Moore, PA is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.83 mi
00h 24m
Flight
8.64 mi
13.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.64 mi
Kilometers
13.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.48 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Moore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Whitman
PA

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

From Philadelphia
7.9 mi
00h 12m
To Moore
7.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 20 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington

    1253 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 420 North: Prospect Park

    1312 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Wanamaker Avenue

    2198 ft · 43 sec · Wanamaker Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1531 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chester Pike

    1609 ft · 38 sec · Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
11.9 mi · 75%
I 95 South
0.74 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
0.72 mi · 5%
Wanamaker Avenue
0.42 mi · 3%
North Broad Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Chester Pike
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

11.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitman
00h 12m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Moore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Whitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Philadelphia and 7.9 miles from Moore.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Moore.

Stop Ideas Near Whitman

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitman.

RAIL

30th Street Station

5 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Moore. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.91 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
Moore

#2 Moore

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population9,470
Coordinates39.8892800, -75.3046300
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Moore (-75.30463, 39.88928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.58 $5.15
Premium $4.95 $2.77 $5.55
Diesel $5.98 $3.35 $6.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Moore. The current time is 00:08:00.

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.