How far is Philadelphia, PA from Paoli, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Paoli, PA is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Paoli.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Paoli.
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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 · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
913 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: West Chester
1239 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 252 South: Paoli
2264 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto West Swedesford Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Swedesford Road
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Continue on Bear Hill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bear Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leopard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Paoli.
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.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Paoli.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Paoli?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Conshohocken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Philadelphia and 12.5 miles from Paoli.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Paoli.
Stop Ideas Near Conshohocken
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 Conshohocken.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Paoli. Straight-line distance: 17.67 mi (28.43 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 Paoli
Census designated place
| Population | 5,575 |
| Coordinates | 40.0420500, -75.4763100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paoli (-75.47631, 40.04205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
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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