How far is Stowe, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Stowe, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
42.05 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.16 mi
54.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.16 mi
Kilometers
54.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.67 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Stowe
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowe
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowe
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 Stowe
21 mi
00h 24m
To Philadelphia
21.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Race Street

    85 m · 14 sec · East Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    707 ft · 33 sec · West Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glasgow Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Glasgow Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prince Street

    1147 ft · 55 sec · Prince Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West High Street

    2306 ft · 51 sec · West High Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2729 ft · 42 sec · Pottstown Pike

  8. 8

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

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 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 Stowe and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 39%
Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 33%
Pottstown Bypass
4.72 mi · 11%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 5%
I 76 East
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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 24m from Stowe
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Stowe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 21 miles from Stowe and 21.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Stowe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

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 Stowe and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 34.16 mi (54.98 km).

Stowe

#1 Stowe

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population6,078
Coordinates40.2526000, -75.6774100
Altitude60
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: East Race Street (-75.677336, 40.252562)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stowe and Philadelphia. The current time is 06:57:31.

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.