How far is Warminster Heights, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Warminster Heights, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.2 mi
00h 48m
Flight
16.79 mi
27.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.79 mi
Kilometers
27.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.16 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Warminster Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warminster Heights
2026-04-19T09:50
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM 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 Warminster Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Warminster Heights
13 mi
00h 24m
To Philadelphia
13.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°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 Warminster Heights and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warminster Heights and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Barbara Lane

    917 ft · 37 sec · Barbara Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Allen Lane

    752 ft · 28 sec · Allen Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newtown Road

    1882 ft · 1 min · Newtown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West County Line Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Davisville Road

    1566 ft · 41 sec · Davisville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pioneer Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pioneer Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Byberry Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Byberry Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    12 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2476 ft · 1 min · North 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warminster Heights 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 46%
Byberry Road
5.13 mi · 20%
Woodhaven Road
3.41 mi · 13%
Vine Street Expressway
0.9 mi · 3%
West County Line Road
0.82 mi · 3%
Pioneer Road
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

12 mi · 00h 16m

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
+9.4 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 24m from Warminster Heights
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Warminster Heights 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 Warminster Heights to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Warminster Heights and 13.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Warminster Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.8 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 11.8 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 11.8 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 11.8 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 Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warminster Heights and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).

Warminster Heights

#1 Warminster Heights

Census designated place

Population4,124
Coordinates40.1870500, -75.0815600
Altitude97
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: Barbara Lane (-75.081584, 40.187063)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

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 Warminster Heights and Philadelphia. The current time is 09:50:03.

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.