How far is Philadelphia, PA from West Fairview, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to West Fairview, PA is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
110.21 mi
02h 13m
Flight
95.21 mi
153.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.21 mi
Kilometers
153.22 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.21 mi
Kilometers
177.37 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive West Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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 mi
01h 06m
To West Fairview
55.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and West Fairview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and West Fairview.

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lemoyne

    64 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Lemoyne

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Lemoyne

    61 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lowther Street

    885 ft · 25 sec · Lowther Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    2380 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1841 ft · 34 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Front Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Front Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Enola Road

    117 m · 9 sec · South Enola Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto 2nd Street

    972 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Street

    33 m · 5 sec · North Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
83.9 mi · 76%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 15%
I 83
2.68 mi · 2%
South Front Street
1.96 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 1%
I 76 West
0.46 mi
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 06m from Philadelphia
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near West Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to West Fairview?

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 miles from Philadelphia and 55.2 miles from West Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near West Fairview.

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 West Fairview. Straight-line distance: 95.21 mi (153.22 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
West Fairview

#2 West Fairview

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population1,282
Coordinates40.2750900, -76.9155300
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: West Fairview (-76.91553, 40.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.72 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.79
7.78 gal · 29.44 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.89 $31.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.95 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.98 $23.26 $46.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and West Fairview. The current time is 00:56:55.

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.