How far is Boswell, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Boswell, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.62 mi
04h 05m
Flight
204.9 mi
329.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.9 mi
Kilometers
329.75 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.62 mi
Kilometers
382.41 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Boswell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boswell
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boswell
9:00 PM EDT
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Boswell
117 mi
02h 02m
To Philadelphia
120.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    79 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hower Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · Hower Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    23.2 mi · 35 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  10. 10

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

    921 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boswell 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 76%
Lincoln Highway
29.2 mi · 12%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Weber Lane
0.98 mi
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
204.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 02m from Boswell
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boswell and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Boswell and 120.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boswell and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boswell and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 204.9 mi (329.75 km).

Boswell

#1 Boswell

Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,180
Coordinates40.1614700, -79.0289200
Altitude566
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: (-79.028994, 40.161417)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.74 L · about $34.24
Round trip
$68.48
16.76 gal · 63.48 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.24 $68.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.54 $77.08
Premium $4.95 $41.51 $83.03
Diesel $5.98 $50.11 $100.22

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boswell and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:11:20.

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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.