How far is Spring City, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Spring City, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.07 mi
00h 48m
Flight
25.54 mi
41.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.07 mi
Kilometers
53.22 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Spring City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring City
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring City
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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Spring City
16.5 mi
00h 24m
To Philadelphia
16.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring City and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    34 m · 7 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hall Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Hall Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    812 ft · 37 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Street

    151 m · 23 sec · New Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    697 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    969 ft · 33 sec · East Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Township Line Road

    1064 ft · 28 sec · South Township Line Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Pottstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring City 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 50%
Pottstown Expressway
9.36 mi · 28%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
I 76 East
1.15 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.15 mi · 3%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 24m from Spring City
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring City and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring City to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Spring City and 16.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spring City and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring City and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.11 km).

Spring City

#1 Spring City

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates40.1767700, -75.5476900
Altitude49
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: South Church Street (-75.547839, 40.176723)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring City and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:59:21.

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.