How far is Westmont, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Westmont, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.19 mi
03h 54m
Flight
175.74 mi
282.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.74 mi
Kilometers
282.82 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.19 mi
Kilometers
378.5 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Westmont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmont
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westmont
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Westmont
117.5 mi
01h 57m
To Philadelphia
117.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Westmont and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westmont and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    919 ft · 42 sec · 28th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    1710 ft · 33 sec · Broad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Logan Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Logan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Plank Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Plank Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Ebensburg, Bedford

    2576 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmont and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 77%
I 99 South
30.1 mi · 13%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
North Logan Boulevard
1.55 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
West Plank Road
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 57m from Westmont
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Westmont 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 Westmont to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Westmont and 117.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Westmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 175.74 mi (282.82 km).

Westmont

#1 Westmont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,625
Coordinates40.5020100, -78.4166800
Altitude359
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: Oak Avenue (-78.416619, 40.501976)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.42 L · about $33.91
Round trip
$67.83
16.6 gal · 62.84 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.91 $67.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.17 $76.34
Premium $4.95 $41.12 $82.24
Diesel $5.98 $49.63 $99.27

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 Westmont and Philadelphia. The current time is 02:06:36.

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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.