How far is Philadelphia, PA from Valley Green, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Valley Green, PA is about 111.2 miles (179 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
111.21 mi
02h 14m
Flight
87.3 mi
140.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.3 mi
Kilometers
140.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.21 mi
Kilometers
178.97 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Green
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T12:31
Arrive Valley Green
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
55.5 mi
01h 07m
To Valley Green
55.7 mi
01h 07m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Valley Green.

  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

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    1922 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 262: Fishing Creek

    859 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fishing Creek Road

    1917 ft · 43 sec · Fishing Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old York Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Trail Road

    1963 ft · 40 sec · Old Trail Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Red Mill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Red Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Yocumtown Road

    661 ft · 15 sec · Yocumtown Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Killinger Road

    628 ft · 32 sec · Killinger Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hemlock Lane

    2151 ft · 2 min · Hemlock Lane

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eden Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Eden Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
83.9 mi · 75%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 15%
I 83 South
3.14 mi · 3%
Old York Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 1%
I 83
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

83.9 mi · 01h 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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 07m from Philadelphia
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Valley Green?

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (179 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Philadelphia and 55.7 miles from Valley Green.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terre Hill, 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 Terre Hill.

RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Valley Green. Straight-line distance: 87.3 mi (140.5 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
Valley Green

#2 Valley Green

Census designated place

Population3,429
Coordinates40.1573100, -76.7927500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Valley Green (-76.79275, 40.15731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.03
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.02 $32.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.95 $19.42 $38.84
Diesel $5.98 $23.44 $46.88

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 Valley Green. The current time is 12:31:27.

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.