How far is Willow Street, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Willow Street, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Street and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Street Pike
2771 ft · 1 min · Willow Street Pike
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Turn slight right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Beaver Valley Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Pike
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Turn left onto Village Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Village Road
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Continue on Miller Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Gap Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road
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Continue on Strasburg Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road
15 m · 6 sec · Strasburg Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
2455 ft · 47 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Exton Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
676 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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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 Willow Street 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.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Willow Street 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 Willow Street to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Willow Street and 34.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Willow Street and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Downingtown
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 Downingtown.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willow Street and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 58.94 mi (94.86 km).
#1 Willow Street
Census designated place
| Population | 7,578 |
| Coordinates | 39.9792700, -76.2763500 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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