How far is Philadelphia, PA from Peach Bottom, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Peach Bottom, PA is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Peach Bottom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Peach Bottom.
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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 right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
8.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: Rising Sun, North East
689 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 North: Rising Sun
2083 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on MD 272 North: Rising Sun
613 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto North East Road
1335 ft · 29 sec · North East Road
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Turn left onto Biggs Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Biggs Highway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2243 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Rising Sun Road
2649 ft · 51 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rising Sun Road
36 m · 2 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rising Sun Road
3106 ft · 53 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Turn right
109 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Conowingo Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Conowingo Road
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Turn right onto Connelly Road
2 mi · 5 min · Connelly Road
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Continue on New Bridge Road
1983 ft · 57 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Mill Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Old Mill Road
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Turn right onto Pilottown Road
1768 ft · 38 sec · Pilottown Road
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Turn left onto Riverview Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Riverview Road
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Turn slight left onto Peach Bottom Road
2979 ft · 2 min · Peach Bottom Road
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Continue on Peach Bottom Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Peach Bottom Road
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Turn slight left onto Edgewood Lane
106 m · 25 sec · Edgewood Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Peach Bottom.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Peach Bottom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Peach Bottom?
The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
New Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Philadelphia and 38.6 miles from Peach Bottom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Peach Bottom.
Stop Ideas Near New Garden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Garden.
Newark
Wilmington station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Peach Bottom. Straight-line distance: 58.02 mi (93.38 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 Peach Bottom
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,053 |
| Coordinates | 39.7509400, -76.2257900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peach Bottom (-76.22579, 39.75094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.27 | $32.53 |
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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