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

The driving distance from Pine Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
55 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.08 mi
77.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55 mi
Kilometers
88.52 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Grove
2026-04-18T05:08
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Grove
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
Chadds Ford
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Pine Grove
27.5 mi
00h 36m
To Philadelphia
27.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ashville Road

    739 ft · 20 sec · Ashville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Forge Road

    1547 ft · 48 sec · Forge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Street Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.2 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 26th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street

    911 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 31%
East Baltimore Pike
9.08 mi · 17%
Delaware Expressway
8.55 mi · 16%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 15%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.33 mi · 4%
Penrose Avenue
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

17.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chadds Ford
00h 36m from Pine Grove
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Grove and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Chadds Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Pine Grove and 27.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chadds Ford

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 Chadds Ford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.2 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 11.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chadds Ford.

RAIL

Wilmington station

15 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

17 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

18 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Grove and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 48.08 mi (77.38 km).

Pine Grove

#1 Pine Grove

Human settlement

Population2,054
Coordinates39.7945500, -76.0468900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 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
Start: (-76.046835, 39.79452)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Grove and Philadelphia. The current time is 05:08:57.

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.