How far is Philadelphia, PA from Providence, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, PA is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Providence.
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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
14.4 mi · 20 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on MacDade Boulevard West
1983 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard
1805 ft · 50 sec · Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bullens Lane
1805 ft · 53 sec · Bullens Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bullens Lane
1656 ft · 46 sec · Bullens Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chester Road
1090 ft · 29 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto South Providence Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Providence Road
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Turn left onto West Rose Valley Road
1466 ft · 46 sec · West Rose Valley Road
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Turn left onto Bickmore Drive
104 m · 16 sec · Bickmore Drive
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Turn right onto Scott Lane
1232 ft · 57 sec · Scott Lane
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Turn right onto Beaumont Drive
35 m · 5 sec · Beaumont Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beaumont Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Providence.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Providence?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Philadelphia and 10.1 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Colwyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colwyn.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Providence. Straight-line distance: 12.1 mi (19.47 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 Providence
Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,026 |
| Coordinates | 39.8884500, -75.3763000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-75.3763, 39.88845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
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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