How far is Philadelphia, PA from West Goshen, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to West Goshen, PA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and West Goshen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and West Goshen.
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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 · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 West, US 30 West: Philadelphia Zoo, East Fairmount Park, Girard Avenue
1475 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto West Girard Avenue
1703 ft · 58 sec · West Girard Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Girard Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · West Girard Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
3149 ft · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn slight right
69 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Haverford Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Haverford Avenue
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Turn left onto City Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · City Avenue
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Continue on East Township Line Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Township Line Road
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
15.3 mi · 28 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Golf Club Apartment
80 m · 17 sec · Golf Club Apartment
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Club Apartment
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and West Goshen.
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.
West Chester Pike
Turn right onto West Chester Pike
15.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Philadelphia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Goshen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to West Goshen?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Broomall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Philadelphia and 12.2 miles from West Goshen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Philadelphia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Goshen.
Stop Ideas Near Broomall
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 Broomall.
Ardmore
Paoli
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and West Goshen. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 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 West Goshen
Census designated place in West Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 22,975 |
| Coordinates | 39.9681644, -75.5727083 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Goshen (-75.572708, 39.968164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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