How far is Philadelphia, PA from Red Lion, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Red Lion, PA is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Red Lion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Red Lion.
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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 · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
3107 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road
2568 ft · 51 sec · Trumbauersville Road
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Turn slight left onto Nace Road
851 ft · 43 sec · Nace Road
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Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road
2348 ft · 52 sec · Carvers Hill Road
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Turn right onto Old Plains Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on Route 663
701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
843 ft · 21 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gravel Pike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Gravel Pike
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Continue on Seisholtzville Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Seisholtzville Road
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Continue on State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Buckhill Lane
78 m · 11 sec · Buckhill Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhill Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Red Lion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Cloudy near Red Lion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Red Lion?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Philadelphia and 27.4 miles from Red Lion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Cloudy near Red Lion.
Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kulpsville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Red Lion. Straight-line distance: 43.61 mi (70.18 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 Red Lion
Situated within Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community sits at an elevation of roughly 741 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4806500, -75.6160200 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lion (-75.61602, 40.48065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
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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