How far is Wormleysburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Wormleysburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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 56m.
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 eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wormleysburg and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wormleysburg and Philadelphia.
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Start on Grandview Avenue
8 m · 5 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto Yverdon Drive
98 m · 15 sec · Yverdon Drive
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Turn right onto Poplar Church Road
1755 ft · 1 min · Poplar Church Road
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Turn left onto Erford Road
3237 ft · 1 min · Erford Road
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Continue on North 12th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
1539 ft · 50 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto South 17th Street
94 m · 10 sec · South 17th Street
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Turn right onto Hummel Avenue
88 m · 8 sec · Hummel Avenue
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Turn left onto South 18th Street
1899 ft · 58 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn left onto Carlisle Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Carlisle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: York
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Wormleysburg 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
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Wormleysburg and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wormleysburg to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Wormleysburg and 53.5 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wormleysburg and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill
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 Terre Hill.
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wormleysburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 94.94 mi (152.79 km).
#1 Wormleysburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,062 |
| Coordinates | 40.2628700, -76.9138600 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.87 | $37.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.78 | $45.57 |
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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