How far is Philadelphia, PA from Quarryville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Quarryville, PA is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.95 mi
01h 40m
Flight
53.11 mi
85.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.95 mi
Kilometers
107.75 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quarryville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Quarryville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Pocopson
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
33.4 mi
00h 50m
To Quarryville
33.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 20 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

    1289 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lime Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1287 ft · 46 sec · East State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    15 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 27%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 26%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 14%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 13%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 11%
West Lancaster Avenue
2.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocopson
00h 50m from Philadelphia
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Quarryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Pocopson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Philadelphia and 33.6 miles from Quarryville.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pocopson

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 Pocopson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pocopson.

RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

13 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Quarryville. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.48 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
Quarryville

#2 Quarryville

Borough in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,745
Coordinates39.8970500, -76.1635700
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Quarryville (-76.16357, 39.89705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.29
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.64 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.85 $21.71
Premium $4.95 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.98 $14.11 $28.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Quarryville. The current time is 00:42:52.

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.