How far is Berwick, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Berwick, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
124.52 mi
02h 05m
Flight
94.63 mi
152.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.63 mi
Kilometers
152.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.52 mi
Kilometers
200.4 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Tue, May 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Berwick
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwick
2026-05-12T19:14
Arrive Philadelphia
Tue, May 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwick
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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Berwick
62.1 mi
01h 02m
To Philadelphia
62.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    1684 ft · 41 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    86 m · 7 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwick 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 60%
Keystone Shortway
20.2 mi · 16%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 10%
Berwick Hazleton Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
3rd Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 02m from Berwick
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Berwick and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwick to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Berwick and 62.4 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Berwick and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

45 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwick and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 94.63 mi (152.3 km).

Berwick

#1 Berwick

Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population9,855
Coordinates41.0545300, -76.2332700
Altitude170
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: South Market Street (-76.233367, 41.054487)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.63 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.88
8.78 gal · 33.26 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.94 $35.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.95 $21.75 $43.50
Diesel $5.98 $26.25 $52.50

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwick and Philadelphia. The current time is 19:14:10.

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.