How far is West Manheim, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from West Manheim, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Manheim and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Manheim and Philadelphia.
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Start on Tracey Road
12 m · 7 sec · Tracey Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
885 ft · 11 sec · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Hanover Pike
3.3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Lineboro Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lineboro Road
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Continue on Main Street
2740 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lineboro Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lineboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Steltz Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Steltz Road
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Continue on Steltz Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Steltz Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2944 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Campbell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South
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Continue on York Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Norrisville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East-West Highway
35 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Bypass
2988 ft · 58 sec · Hickory Bypass
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Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road
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Turn left onto Churchville Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Level Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue
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Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street
911 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street
26 m · 2 sec · South 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 West Manheim 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Manheim and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Manheim to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from West Manheim and 77.5 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Manheim and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Nottingham
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 Nottingham.
Newark
Parkesburg
Aberdeen
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Manheim and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 94.4 mi (151.92 km).
#1 West Manheim
Township in York County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,063 |
| Coordinates | 39.7226000, -76.9177600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.12 | $58.25 |
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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