How far is Solebury, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Solebury, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
44.83 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.71 mi
49.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.83 mi
Kilometers
72.14 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Solebury
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solebury
2026-05-12T20:36
Arrive Philadelphia
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solebury
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
Southampton
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Solebury
20.7 mi
00h 30m
To Philadelphia
24.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 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 Solebury and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Upper York Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Upper York Road

  2. 2

    Continue on York Road

    2 mi · 4 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Durham Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto 2nd Street Pike

    5.1 mi · 9 min · 2nd Street Pike

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bustleton Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bustleton Pike

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bristol Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bristol Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buck Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buck Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Bustleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Byberry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    12 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2476 ft · 1 min · North 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 Solebury 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 27%
2nd Street Pike
5.06 mi · 11%
Durham Road
5.01 mi · 11%
Bustleton Pike
3.56 mi · 8%
Woodhaven Road
3.41 mi · 8%
Upper York Road
2.94 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

12 mi · 00h 16m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southampton
00h 30m from Solebury
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Solebury and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Southampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Solebury and 24.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southampton

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 Southampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Camden Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Camden Municipal Court

Camden , NJ
Camden City Hall, 520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102
Rating 1.3/5 50 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solebury and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.43 km).

Solebury

#1 Solebury

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population8,521
Coordinates40.3806600, -75.0082200
Altitude118
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: Upper York Road (-75.008212, 40.380656)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.27 $14.53
Premium $4.95 $7.83 $15.65
Diesel $5.98 $9.45 $18.90

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 Solebury and Philadelphia. The current time is 20:36:05.

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.