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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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 48m.
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.
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 Spring City and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring City and Philadelphia.
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Start on South Church Street
34 m · 7 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto Hall Street
12 m · 8 sec · Hall Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
812 ft · 37 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto New Street
151 m · 23 sec · New Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
697 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Bridge Street
969 ft · 33 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Township Line Road
1064 ft · 28 sec · South Township Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Pottstown Expressway
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Continue on County Line Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 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 Spring City 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 King of Prussia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring City and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.11 km).
#1 Spring City
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1767700, -75.5476900 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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