How far is Skyline View, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Skyline View, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skyline View and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skyline View and Philadelphia.
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Start on Kingswood Drive
97 m · 17 sec · Kingswood Drive
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Turn left onto Manor Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Manor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hershey Road
4 mi · 7 min · Hershey Road
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Turn left onto Hersheypark Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Hersheypark Drive
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Turn right onto North Lingle Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Lingle Avenue
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Turn straight onto Palmyra Road
1529 ft · 38 sec · Palmyra Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Horseshoe Pike
10.2 mi · 16 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
2532 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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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 Skyline View 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.5 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Skyline View and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skyline View to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Skyline View and 54.4 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Skyline View and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near New Morgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Morgan.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skyline View and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 86.71 mi (139.54 km).
#1 Skyline View
Census designated place
| Population | 4,003 |
| Coordinates | 40.3392600, -76.7255300 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.19 | $44.37 |
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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