How far is Philadelphia, PA from Moorestown, NJ?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Moorestown, NJ is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
13.61 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.76 mi
18.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.76 mi
Kilometers
18.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.61 mi
Kilometers
21.91 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorestown
Mon, Oct 26, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Mon, Oct 26, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-10-26T09:51
Arrive Moorestown
Mon, Oct 26, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Golden Triangle
NJ

Census designated place in Camden County, New Jersey

From Philadelphia
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Moorestown
6.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 26 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 26 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1071 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Race Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Race Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    126 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Admiral Wilson Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

    1208 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Kaighns Avenue

    1428 ft · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Kaighns Avenue

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 41 North: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge

    878 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Kings Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    152 m · 12 sec · Chester Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    63 m · 14 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kaighns Avenue
5.12 mi · 38%
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
2.19 mi · 16%
Kings Highway
2.08 mi · 15%
I 676 East
1.77 mi · 13%
West Main Street
0.77 mi · 6%
Race Street
0.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kaighns Avenue

Keep slight left to continue on Kaighns Avenue

4.84 mi · 00h 08m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Triangle
00h 11m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Moorestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Golden Triangle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Philadelphia and 6.8 miles from Moorestown.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Moorestown.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Triangle

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 Golden Triangle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 6 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 6.1 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 6.1 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 6.1 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 Golden Triangle.

OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

6 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Lindenwold

11 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

12 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Moorestown. Straight-line distance: 11.76 mi (18.92 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
Moorestown

#2 Moorestown

Township of New Jersey

Population20,607
Coordinates39.9670600, -74.9426700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Moorestown (-74.94267, 39.96706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.82 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.27
0.96 gal · 3.64 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.14 $4.27
Mid-grade $4.92 $2.36 $4.73
Premium $5.32 $2.55 $5.10
Diesel $6.61 $3.17 $6.34

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 · Oct 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Moorestown. The current time is 09:51:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.