How far is Philadelphia, PA from Sellersville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Sellersville, PA is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
37.56 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.73 mi
46.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.73 mi
Kilometers
46.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.56 mi
Kilometers
60.44 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sellersville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Sellersville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Plymouth Meeting
PA

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Philadelphia
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To Sellersville
18.8 mi
00h 27m

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
54°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 Sellersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

    1730 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wambold Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Wambold Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Township Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Township Line Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    1016 ft · 17 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1525 ft · 26 sec · East Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1688 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Clymer Avenue

    72 m · 16 sec · East Clymer Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 32%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.2 mi · 27%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 9%
Wambold Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Bethlehem Pike
2.67 mi · 7%
East Township Line Road
1.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

12.1 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth Meeting
00h 27m from Philadelphia
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Plymouth Meeting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Philadelphia and 18.8 miles from Sellersville.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth Meeting

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 Plymouth Meeting and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.8 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth Meeting.

RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Sellersville. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.24 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
Sellersville

#2 Sellersville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,274
Coordinates40.3539900, -75.3049000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Sellersville (-75.3049, 40.35399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 Sellersville. The current time is 05:38:58.

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.