How far is Philadelphia, PA from Pottsgrove, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Pottsgrove, PA is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
39.99 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.04 mi
51.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.99 mi
Kilometers
64.35 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Philadelphia
19.9 mi
00h 30m
To Pottsgrove
20 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sanatoga

    1113 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Rupert Road

    629 ft · 20 sec · Rupert Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto East High Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Pleasantview Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pleasantview Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Buchert Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Buchert Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    38 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    28 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Keim Street

    1608 ft · 49 sec · North Keim Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Valley Lane

    122 m · 23 sec · Valley Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Valley Road

    9 m · 1 sec · North Valley Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 41%
Pottstown Expressway
13.8 mi · 34%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 5%
Buchert Road
1.4 mi · 3%
East High Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 3%
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 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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 30m from Philadelphia
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Pottsgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Philadelphia and 20 miles from Pottsgrove.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Pottsgrove.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Pottsgrove. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.57 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
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#2 Pottsgrove

Census designated place

Population3,469
Coordinates40.2648200, -75.6118500
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Pottsgrove (-75.61185, 40.26482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 Pottsgrove. The current time is 09:43:37.

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.