How far is Philadelphia, PA from New Hope, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to New Hope, PA is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.38 mi
01h 00m
Flight
30.6 mi
49.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.38 mi
Kilometers
64.98 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T06:02
Arrive New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Hulmeville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
20.2 mi
00h 30m
To New Hope
20.2 mi
00h 30m

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
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and New Hope.

  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

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward New Hope

    1955 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylorsville Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Taylorsville Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    17 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
28.6 mi · 71%
Taylorsville Road
5.05 mi · 13%
River Road
3.7 mi · 9%
South Main Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Vine Street Expressway
0.72 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.54 mi · 1%
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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hulmeville
00h 30m from Philadelphia
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to New Hope?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Hulmeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Philadelphia and 20.2 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Hulmeville

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 Hulmeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

9 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

16 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

26 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 30.6 mi (49.24 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
New Hope

#2 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: New Hope (-74.95128, 40.36427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 New Hope. The current time is 06:02:30.

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.