How far is Wrightstown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Wrightstown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightstown and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightstown and Philadelphia.
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Start on Durham Road
3 mi · 5 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Newtown Bypass
2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass
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Turn left onto Newtown Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass
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Turn right onto Buck Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Buck Road
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Continue on Buck Road
18 m · 6 sec · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Holland Road
46 m · 3 sec · Holland Road
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Turn straight onto Buck Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Buck Road
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Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike
153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike
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Continue on Bustleton Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike
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Continue on Bustleton Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Byberry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road
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Turn left onto Evans Street
760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway
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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 Wrightstown 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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wrightstown 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 Wrightstown to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Wrightstown and 20.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wrightstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Bensalem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensalem.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightstown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 23.73 mi (38.19 km).
#1 Wrightstown
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,087 |
| Coordinates | 40.2667700, -74.9832200 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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