How far is Reiffton, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Reiffton, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
53.54 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.28 mi
72.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.28 mi
Kilometers
72.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.54 mi
Kilometers
86.16 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Reiffton
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reiffton
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Philadelphia
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reiffton
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Reiffton
30.9 mi
00h 37m
To Philadelphia
22.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reiffton and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on East 35th Street

    22 m · 5 sec · East 35th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 36th Street

    91 m · 20 sec · East 36th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Perkiomen Avenue

    2834 ft · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Neversink Road

    2670 ft · 1 min · East Neversink Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Shore Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 51%
I 76 East
18 mi · 34%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 21%
West Shore Bypass
1.09 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
I 176 South
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 37m from Reiffton
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reiffton and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reiffton to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Reiffton and 22.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reiffton and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Pikeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Pikeland.

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reiffton and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 45.28 mi (72.87 km).

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#1 Reiffton

Census designated place

Population4,178
Coordinates40.3198100, -75.8735400
Altitude121
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: East 35th Street (-75.873668, 40.319774)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Reiffton and Philadelphia. The current time is 20:29:37.

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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.