How far is Philadelphia, PA from Wharton, NJ?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Wharton, NJ is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Wharton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Wharton.
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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 · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
11 mi · 15 min · Delaware Expressway
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Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scudder Falls Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
1121 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
130 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
12 mi · 15 min · NJ 31
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Take the exit slight right
567 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on West Mill Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · West Mill Road
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Continue on Old Route 24
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
3111 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Continue on Dover - Chester Road
4 mi · 6 min · Dover - Chester Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quaker Church Road
1938 ft · 35 sec · Quaker Church Road
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Reservoir Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn sharp left onto West Blackwell Street
1245 ft · 21 sec · West Blackwell Street
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Continue on West Blackwell Street
909 ft · 15 sec · West Blackwell Street
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Turn slight right
2825 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2772 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Wharton.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Wharton?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Philadelphia and 45.3 miles from Wharton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flemington.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Wharton. Straight-line distance: 71.85 mi (115.63 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 Wharton
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 40.8931500, -74.5818300 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wharton (-74.58183, 40.89315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.14 | $38.27 |
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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