How far is Wharton, NJ from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Wharton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 02h 14m.
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.
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wharton and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wharton and Philadelphia.
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Start on South Main Street
2772 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto W. Blackwell Street
2377 ft · 44 sec · W. Blackwell Street
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Continue on West Blackwell Street
2568 ft · 53 sec · West Blackwell Street
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Turn sharp right onto Prospect Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn slight right onto Reservoir Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Reservoir Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quaker Church Road
1938 ft · 36 sec · Quaker Church Road
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Turn left onto Dover - Chester Road
4 mi · 6 min · Dover - Chester Road
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Continue on North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3111 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on Old Route 24
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24
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Continue on East Mill Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Mill Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
2950 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North 15th Street
2476 ft · 1 min · 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 Wharton 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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 00h 41m
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 Wharton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wharton to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Wharton and 45.5 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wharton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
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 Flemington.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wharton and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 71.85 mi (115.63 km).
#1 Wharton
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 40.8931500, -74.5818300 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.20 | $38.39 |
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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