How far is Youngsville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Youngsville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.2 mi
01h 32m
Flight
59.6 mi
95.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.6 mi
Kilometers
95.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.2 mi
Kilometers
124.24 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngsville
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Youngsville
39 mi
00h 46m
To Philadelphia
38.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mountain View Drive

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Monocacy Drive

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Monocacy Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    84 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Race Street

    2999 ft · 57 sec · Race Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Nor-Bath Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Nor-Bath Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Airport Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    2614 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngsville 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 49%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 16%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.72 mi · 10%
Airport Road
4.2 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Mountain View Drive
3.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 46m from Youngsville
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Youngsville 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 Youngsville to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Youngsville and 38.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Youngsville and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trumbauersville, 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 Trumbauersville.

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 59.6 mi (95.91 km).

Youngsville

#1 Youngsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,599
Coordinates40.7812100, -75.4768500
Altitude240
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: (-75.476816, 40.781224)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 Youngsville and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:37:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.