How far is Philadelphia, PA from Worcester, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Worcester, PA is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Worcester.
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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
1071 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Race Street
1479 ft · 41 sec · Race Street
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North 11th Street
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Turn right onto West Silver Street
120 m · 22 sec · West Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 73: Flourtown
1005 ft · 27 sec · Ramp to PA 73 & Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Road
1 mi · 2 min · Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
1084 ft · 26 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto Skippack Pike
8.8 mi · 16 min · Skippack Pike
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Turn left onto Valley Forge Road
5 m · 1 sec · Valley Forge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valley Forge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Worcester.
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.
Skippack Pike
Turn left onto Skippack Pike
8.76 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Worcester?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Philadelphia and 11.6 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Oreland
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 Oreland.
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.75 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 Worcester
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,472 |
| Coordinates | 40.2012200, -75.3465700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Worcester (-75.34657, 40.20122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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