How far is Barnesboro, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Barnesboro, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnesboro and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnesboro and Philadelphia.
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Start on Philadelphia Avenue
23 m · 11 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Crawford Avenue
1052 ft · 16 sec · Crawford Avenue
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Turn right onto 40th Street
106 m · 5 sec · 40th Street
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Continue on Bigler Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue
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Continue on Theatre Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1632 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Plank Road
3.1 mi · 3 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Plank Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Plank Road
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Continue on North Center Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
1539 ft · 53 sec · East High Street
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Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway
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Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
1402 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2314 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnesboro and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Barnesboro and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnesboro to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.3 miles from Barnesboro and 132.5 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.98 one way or $81.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Barnesboro and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnesboro and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 196.74 mi (316.62 km).
#1 Barnesboro
Situated in northern Cambria County at an elevation of 1473 feet, this community lies within the rugged terrain of the Allegheny Mountains in western Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6625700, -78.7800300 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $40.98 | $81.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $44.90 | $89.80 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $49.10 | $98.20 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $61.28 | $122.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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