How far is Philadelphia, PA from Morrisville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Morrisville, PA is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.02 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.75 mi
43.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.75 mi
Kilometers
43.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.02 mi
Kilometers
49.92 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Philadelphia
15.5 mi
00h 23m
To Morrisville
15.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton

    1885 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills

    1142 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stony Hill Road

    1640 ft · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive

    91 m · 7 sec · Woolston Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive

    2606 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Trenton Avenue

    1131 ft · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Trenton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    888 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    25 m · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
23.2 mi · 75%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.33 mi · 8%
West Trenton Avenue
1.68 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
0.72 mi · 2%
Woolston Drive
0.55 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 23m from Philadelphia
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Philadelphia and 15.5 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.5 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 14.5 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 14.5 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 14.5 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 Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 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
Morrisville

#2 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,605
Coordinates40.2115000, -74.7879400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Morrisville. The current time is 02:41:53.

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.