How far is Swarthmore, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Swarthmore and Philadelphia is 10.46 miles (16.83 km).

Flight distance from Swarthmore, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 10.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 17.08 miles (27.48 km) by car.

Driving from Swarthmore to Philadelphia will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Swarthmore

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population 6372
GPS Coordinates 39°54'7"N 75°20'60"W
Latitude 39.9020600
Longitude -75.3499100
Altitude 39
Country United States
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#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.

Population 1578487
GPS Coordinates 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W
Latitude 39.9523300
Longitude -75.1637900
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Swarthmore and Philadelphia

The distance between Swarthmore and Philadelphia is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Swarthmore and Philadelphia. The current time is 02:59:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.28 liters (0.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Swarthmore and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Swarthmore to Philadelphia is $2.24 (diesel $2.87).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $2.24 $2.48 $2.68 $2.87

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Swarthmore and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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