How far is Philadelphia, PA from Sewell, NJ?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Sewell, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Sewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Sewell.
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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
1071 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Race Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Race Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
126 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway
7.1 mi · 10 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 553 North: Wenonah, Woodbury Heights
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road
1265 ft · 30 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road
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Turn left onto Mantua Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Mantua Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Street
987 ft · 23 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Sewell.
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.
North-South Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway
7.12 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Sewell?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Bellmawr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Philadelphia and 9.1 miles from Sewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Sewell.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmawr
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 Bellmawr.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Lindenwold
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Sewell. Straight-line distance: 12.88 mi (20.73 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 Sewell
Sewell is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7665000, -75.1443400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sewell (-75.14434, 39.7665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.39 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
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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