How far is Swarthmore, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Swarthmore and Philadelphia is 10.46 miles (16.83 km).
Flight distance from Swarthmore, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 10.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 17.08 miles (27.48 km) by car.
Driving from Swarthmore to Philadelphia will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Swarthmore
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6372 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°54'7"N 75°20'60"W |
| Latitude | 39.9020600 |
| Longitude | -75.3499100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Swarthmore and Philadelphia
The distance between Swarthmore and Philadelphia is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Swarthmore and Philadelphia. The current time is 08:05:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.28 liters (0.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Swarthmore and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Swarthmore to Philadelphia is $2.24 (diesel $2.87).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $2.24 | $2.48 | $2.68 | $2.87 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 04, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Swarthmore and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
