How far is Union, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Union, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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 01h 33m.
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.
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Philadelphia.
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Start on Clearfield Road
25 m · 6 sec · Clearfield Road
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Turn right onto Rawlinsville Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road
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Turn right onto Miller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Pike
3046 ft · 42 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Take the exit slight left
87 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Continue on Willow Street Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike
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Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road
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Continue on Lampeter Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lampeter Road
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Turn right onto Village Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road
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Continue on Miller Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Gap Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road
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Continue on Strasburg Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road
15 m · 6 sec · Strasburg Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
2455 ft · 47 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Exton Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
676 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.4 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Union and 36.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Downingtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downingtown.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 58.31 mi (93.84 km).
#1 Union
Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,661 |
| Coordinates | 39.9103800, -76.2630100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
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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