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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton
1885 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills
1142 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Stony Hill Road
1640 ft · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive
91 m · 7 sec · Woolston Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive
2606 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive
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Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
1131 ft · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue
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Continue on West Trenton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
888 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
25 m · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Bensalem.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 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 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.2115000, -74.7879400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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