How far is Philadelphia, PA from Phoenixville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Phoenixville, PA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.38 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.28 mi
35.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.28 mi
Kilometers
35.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.38 mi
Kilometers
45.68 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenixville
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-05-12T22:30
Arrive Phoenixville
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Conshohocken
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
14.2 mi
00h 22m
To Phoenixville
14.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Phoenixville.

  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 right to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    913 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 363: Audubon, Trooper

    1119 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Trooper Road

    137 m · 14 sec · South Trooper Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Audubon Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Audubon Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pawlings Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Pawlings Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Forge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Valley Forge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Nutt Road

    1577 ft · 44 sec · Nutt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2527 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 58%
Pawlings Road
2.93 mi · 10%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 7%
Audubon Road
1.18 mi · 4%
Valley Forge Road
1.17 mi · 4%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Conshohocken
00h 22m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Phoenixville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Phoenixville?

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

West Conshohocken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Philadelphia and 14.2 miles from Phoenixville.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Phoenixville.

Stop Ideas Near West Conshohocken

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Conshohocken and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Conshohocken.

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Phoenixville. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.85 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
Phoenixville

#2 Phoenixville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population16,910
Coordinates40.1303800, -75.5149100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Phoenixville (-75.51491, 40.13038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Phoenixville. The current time is 22:30:46.

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.