How far is Philadelphia, PA from North Cornwall, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to North Cornwall, PA is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
85.05 mi
01h 44m
Flight
70.1 mi
112.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.1 mi
Kilometers
112.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.87 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Cornwall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive North Cornwall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Warwick
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
42.4 mi
00h 52m
To North Cornwall
42.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and North Cornwall.

  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

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

    45 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Quentin Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Quentin Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Cornwall Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · North Cornwall Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Furnace Street

    687 ft · 35 sec · Furnace Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Karinch Street

    158 m · 25 sec · Karinch Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Park Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.7 mi · 70%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 20%
Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 3%
Quentin Road
1.6 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 1%
North Cornwall Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

59.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 52m from Philadelphia
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near North Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to North Cornwall?

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Philadelphia and 42.6 miles from North Cornwall.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near North Cornwall.

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warwick, 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 Warwick.

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Downingtown

19 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

20 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Parkesburg

26 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and North Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 70.1 mi (112.81 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
North Cornwall

#2 North Cornwall

Township in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population7,974
Coordinates40.2862000, -76.4166300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: North Cornwall (-76.41663, 40.2862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.52
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.26 $24.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.80 $27.59
Premium $4.95 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.98 $17.94 $35.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and North Cornwall. The current time is 04:54:55.

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.