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

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to West Grove, PA is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
45.41 mi
01h 10m
Flight
36.32 mi
58.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.32 mi
Kilometers
58.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.41 mi
Kilometers
73.08 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Grove
Sat, May 30, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sat, May 30, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-05-29T23:40
Arrive West Grove
Sat, May 30, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Boothwyn
PA

Census designated place

From Philadelphia
22.7 mi
00h 35m
To West Grove
22.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 20 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 841: West Grove

    1463 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chatham Road

    2316 ft · 52 sec · Chatham Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Evergreen Street

    1438 ft · 42 sec · East Evergreen Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    116 m · 11 sec · Prospect Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 40%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 20%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 16%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.33 mi · 16%
I 95 South
0.74 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boothwyn
00h 35m from Philadelphia
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near West Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Boothwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Philadelphia and 22.7 miles from West Grove.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boothwyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boothwyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boothwyn.

RAIL

Wilmington station

14 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Paoli

24 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and West Grove. Straight-line distance: 36.32 mi (58.45 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 Grove

#2 West Grove

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,838
Coordinates39.8220500, -75.8274400
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: West Grove (-75.82744, 39.82205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and West Grove. The current time is 23:40:16.

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.