How far is Philadelphia, PA from Plymouth, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Plymouth, PA is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
116.87 mi
02h 25m
Flight
97.97 mi
157.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.97 mi
Kilometers
157.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.87 mi
Kilometers
188.09 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Philadelphia
58.5 mi
01h 12m
To Plymouth
58.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kingston, Forty Fort

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    87 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Rutter Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rutter Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pierce Street

    849 ft · 38 sec · Pierce Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wyoming Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Narrows Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Narrows Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Center Avenue

    69 m · 15 sec · South Center Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Railroad Street

    43 m · 6 sec · West Railroad Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.6 mi · 73%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 10%
Bear Creek Boulevard
7.45 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 3%
Wyoming Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.6 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 12m from Philadelphia
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Philadelphia and 58.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 97.97 mi (157.67 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
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,752
Coordinates41.2403600, -75.9446400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Plymouth (-75.94464, 41.24036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.61 L · about $16.83
Round trip
$33.67
8.24 gal · 31.22 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.83 $33.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.95 $37.90
Premium $4.95 $20.41 $40.82
Diesel $5.98 $24.64 $49.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Plymouth. The current time is 23:48:04.

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.