How far is Beaverdale, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Beaverdale, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 227 miles (365.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.08 mi
03h 57m
Flight
188.36 mi
303.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.36 mi
Kilometers
303.13 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.08 mi
Kilometers
365.45 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Nov 7, 3:09 AM EST
Return by in Beaverdale
Sat, Nov 7, 7:06 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverdale
2026-11-06T23:11
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Nov 7, 3:09 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverdale
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Beaverdale
113.2 mi
01h 58m
To Philadelphia
113.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    1154 ft · 37 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cameron Avenue

    2240 ft · 50 sec · Cameron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    93 m · 6 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Shawnee Road

    540 ft · 11 sec · Shawnee Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Railroad Street

    783 ft · 16 sec · Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Shawnee Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Shawnee Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Burnt House Road

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Burnt House Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Miller Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Miller Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Heritage Drive

    621 ft · 13 sec · Heritage Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Central Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Heritage Road

    2849 ft · 54 sec · Heritage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lumber Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lumber Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lumber Street

    95 m · 7 sec · Lumber Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward PA 869: St. Clairsville, Osterburg

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverdale 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 80%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
Burnt House Road
8.39 mi · 4%
PA 869
6.19 mi · 3%
Miller Road
3.87 mi · 2%
Shawnee Road
3.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
188.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
01h 58m from Beaverdale
Leave By
9:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Beaverdale 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 Beaverdale to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 227 miles (365.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Beaverdale and 113.8 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 9:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Beaverdale and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverdale and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 188.36 mi (303.13 km).

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#1 Beaverdale

Located in Summerhill Township within Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this small census-designated place sits at a significant elevation of 1,923 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3220200, -78.6969600
Altitude586
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: Cedar Street (-78.696818, 40.322016)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.33 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
16.02 gal · 60.66 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.82 $38.63 $77.26
Premium $5.27 $42.24 $84.49
Diesel $6.58 $52.72 $105.44

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverdale and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:11:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.