How far is Sewell, NJ from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Sewell, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sewell and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sewell and Philadelphia.
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Start on Atlantic Avenue
24 m · 10 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Street
2918 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
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Continue on Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
578 ft · 17 sec · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
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Turn left onto Delsea Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Delsea Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
1699 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.3 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Bridge
1.8 mi · 4 min · Benjamin Franklin Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Vine Street, Pennsylvania Convention Center, 6th Street, Independence Hall
92 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Vine Street
3202 ft · 1 min · Vine Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1887 ft · 48 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15 m · 1 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
602 ft · 15 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 Sewell and Philadelphia.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.03 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sewell 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 Sewell to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Bellmawr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Sewell and 8.9 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sewell and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmawr
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 Bellmawr.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Lindenwold
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sewell and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 12.88 mi (20.73 km).
#1 Sewell
Sewell is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7665000, -75.1443400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.10 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
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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