How far is West York, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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 01h 59m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West York and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West York and Philadelphia.
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Start on Overbrook Avenue
73 m · 16 sec · Overbrook Avenue
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Turn left onto West Princess Street
1 km · 2 min · West Princess Street
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Turn right onto Grantley Street
558 ft · 23 sec · Grantley Street
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Turn left onto West College Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West College Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Street
2443 ft · 49 sec · East Prospect Street
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Turn left onto South Sherman Street
2168 ft · 49 sec · South Sherman Street
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Turn right onto East King Street
2906 ft · 1 min · East King Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
152 m · 16 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2786 ft · 1 min · East Market Street
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Turn left onto North Hills Road
1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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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 West York and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West York and Partly Sunny then 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 West York to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from West York and 52.2 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West York and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near New Morgan
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 New Morgan.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West York and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 84.08 mi (135.32 km).
#1 West York
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,602 |
| Coordinates | 39.9526000, -76.7513600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.95 | $29.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
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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