How far is Philadelphia, PA from Terre Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Terre Hill, PA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
59.02 mi
01h 22m
Flight
48.99 mi
78.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.99 mi
Kilometers
78.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.99 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T16:40
Arrive Terre Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
29.5 mi
00h 41m
To Terre Hill
29.6 mi
00h 41m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Terre Hill.

  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

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    1168 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South: Morgantown

    1806 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Morgantown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Churchtown Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Churchtown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Union Grove Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Union Grove Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    2689 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.7 mi · 47%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 28%
West Main Street
4.27 mi · 7%
North Churchtown Road
2.48 mi · 4%
Union Grove Road
2.34 mi · 4%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 41m from Philadelphia
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Terre Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Terre Hill?

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Philadelphia and 29.6 miles from Terre Hill.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Pikeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Pikeland.

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Terre Hill. Straight-line distance: 48.99 mi (78.84 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
Terre Hill

#2 Terre Hill

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population1,425
Coordinates40.1573200, -76.0505000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Terre Hill (-76.0505, 40.15732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 Terre Hill. The current time is 16:40:58.

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.