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

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to New Oxford, PA is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
121.79 mi
02h 44m
Flight
100.46 mi
161.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.46 mi
Kilometers
161.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.79 mi
Kilometers
196 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 4:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive New Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 1:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Philadelphia
60.8 mi
01h 22m
To New Oxford
61 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.6 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    28.8 mi · 42 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West King Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West King Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West King Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West King Street

  26. 26

    Continue on York Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · York Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    3185 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Way East

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout toward Center Square

    546 ft · 23 sec · Center Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Square

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
41.4 mi · 34%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.6 mi · 33%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 14%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 13%
York Road
2.74 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 22m from Philadelphia
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near New Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Philadelphia and 61 miles from New Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near New Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and New Oxford. Straight-line distance: 100.46 mi (161.68 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 Oxford

#2 New Oxford

City in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,808
Coordinates39.8637100, -77.0558100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: New Oxford (-77.05581, 39.86371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.27 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
8.6 gal · 32.54 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.95 $21.30 $42.60
Diesel $5.98 $25.71 $51.43

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and New Oxford. The current time is 10:55:57.

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.