How far is Bellefonte, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Bellefonte, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellefonte and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellefonte and Philadelphia.
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Start on East Howard Street
154 m · 24 sec · East Howard Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Spring Street
1399 ft · 50 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Pine Street
839 ft · 17 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Axemann Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Axemann Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Old Fort Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 322
1884 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 322
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Route 322
36 m · 2 sec · Old Route 322
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322
141 m · 18 sec · Old Route 322
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Turn left
120 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 322 East: Lewistown
814 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto General Potter Highway
70.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Bellefonte 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
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Bellefonte and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellefonte to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Bellefonte and 103.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellefonte and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Highspire
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 Highspire.
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellefonte and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 152.69 mi (245.73 km).
#1 Bellefonte
County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.9133900, -77.7783300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $4.09 | $28.89 | $57.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.02 | $70.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $42.28 | $84.56 |
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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