How far is Sellersville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Sellersville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sellersville and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sellersville and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left
43 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Clymer Avenue
72 m · 16 sec · East Clymer Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1688 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1525 ft · 28 sec · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn right onto East Township Line Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Township Line Road
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Continue on Wambold Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Wambold Road
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Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
2984 ft · 1 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP South
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sellersville and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Sellersville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sellersville to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Plymouth Meeting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Sellersville and 18.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Sellersville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth Meeting
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 Plymouth Meeting.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sellersville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.24 km).
#1 Sellersville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 40.3539900, -75.3049000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
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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