How far is Allen, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Allen, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
118.17 mi
01h 57m
Flight
102.63 mi
165.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.63 mi
Kilometers
165.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.17 mi
Kilometers
190.17 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 30, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Allen
Sat, May 30, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allen
2026-05-30T18:15
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 30, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allen
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Allen
59 mi
00h 58m
To Philadelphia
59.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Stonehouse Road

    8 m · 6 sec · Old Stonehouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boiling Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lisburn Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · West Lisburn Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3189 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 76%
I 76 East
18.3 mi · 16%
West Lisburn Road
6.69 mi · 6%
Boiling Springs Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
I 76
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90 mi · 01h 36m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 58m from Allen
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allen 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 Allen to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Allen and 59.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 102.63 mi (165.16 km).

Allen

#1 Allen

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,092
Coordinates40.1653700, -77.0844200
Altitude156
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: Old Stonehouse Road (-77.084344, 40.165397)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.95 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $5.98 $24.94 $49.87

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Allen and Philadelphia. The current time is 18:15:58.

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.