How far is West Chester, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Chester and Philadelphia is 23.54 miles (37.88 km).
Flight distance from West Chester, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 23.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Chester, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 36.01 miles (57.95 km) by car.
Driving from West Chester to Philadelphia will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.
#1 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20048 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'39"N 75°36'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.9609700 |
| Longitude | -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Chester and Philadelphia
The distance between West Chester and Philadelphia is 58 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 38 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 West Chester and Philadelphia. The current time is 01:45:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.81 liters (1.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chester and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chester to Philadelphia is $4.72 (diesel $6.06).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $4.72 | $5.24 | $5.64 | $6.06 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Chester and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
