Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA

Philadelphia ER Wait Times

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

3 hr 42 min

CMS median ED time, 40 of 44 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Main BuildingChop King of Prussia Hospital Emergency DepartmentNemours Children's Hospital, DelawareSt Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenVirtua Mount Holly Pediatric PavilionVirtua Voorhees Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room

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Roxborough Memorial HospitalProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

15 min

Last Updated

Aug 17, 2026, 11:50 PM EDT

Overall rating: Not available
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 2 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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Virtua Mount Holly HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

15 min

Last Updated

Jul 9, 2026, 11:44 PM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 27 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

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Thomas Jefferson University HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Jun 23, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 4 hr 13 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Phoenixville HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

40 min

Last Updated

Jun 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 58 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Lower Bucks HospitalProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

55 min

Last Updated

Jul 27, 2026, 8:46 AM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 34 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
Roxborough Memorial HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	Not available	15 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 17, 2026, 11:50 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	3 hr 2 min	3%
Virtua Mount Holly HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	15 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 9, 2026, 11:44 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 27 min	4%
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 23, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	4 hr 13 min	2%
Phoenixville HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 58 min	1%
Lower Bucks HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	55 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 27, 2026, 8:46 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 34 min	1%
Nazareth HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	55 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 6, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 36 min	4%
St Mary Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	70 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 6, 2026, 5:44 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 49 min	2%
St Francis HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	75 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 12, 2026, 2:53 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	3 hr 14 min	8%
Chester County HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	115 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 23, 2026, 2:48 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	4 hr 7 min	2%
Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	5 stars	125 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 15, 2026, 2:10 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	5 hr 16 min	5%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

900 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 19, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Aug 20, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital

175 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 20, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Aug 20, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

See major insurance nurse line numbers

Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

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