How far is Philadelphia, PA from Pequea, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Pequea, PA is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Pequea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Pequea.
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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
10.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Frazer, Downingtown
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Exton Bypass
4.6 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
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Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.7 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1828 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Futer Street
59 m · 14 sec · Futer Street
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Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
105 m · 9 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Strasburg Road
15 m · 2 sec · Strasburg Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road
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Turn straight onto Strasburg Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road
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Continue on Gap Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Miller Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street
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Turn slight right onto Village Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road
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Turn left onto Lampeter Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lampeter Road
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Continue on Penn Grant Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Penn Grant Road
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Turn left onto Millwood Road
2588 ft · 1 min · Millwood Road
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Turn right onto Baumgardner Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Baumgardner Road
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Continue on Marticville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Marticville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marticville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Marticville Road
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Continue on Martic Forge Road
2361 ft · 47 sec · Martic Forge Road
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Continue on Pequea Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pequea Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Hill Road
37 m · 12 sec · River Hill Road
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Turn left
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
45 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Pequea.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Pequea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Pequea?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Thorndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Philadelphia and 39.6 miles from Pequea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Pequea.
Stop Ideas Near Thorndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorndale.
Downingtown
Coatesville
Exton
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Pequea. Straight-line distance: 63.92 mi (102.87 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 Pequea
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,448 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881600, -76.3671800 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pequea (-76.36718, 39.88816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
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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