How far is Cambridge Springs, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Cambridge Springs, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 381 miles (613.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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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 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge Springs and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge Springs and Philadelphia.
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Start on Church Street
84 m · 12 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Venango Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Venango Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on River Street
1346 ft · 40 sec · River Street
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Continue on Cussewago Street
1272 ft · 47 sec · Cussewago Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
2671 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army
945 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Army
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1048 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Route 6/Route 19
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 6/Route 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward PA-198
9 m · 1 sec · PA-198
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Exit the roundabout onto PA-198
3.1 mi · 5 min · PA-198
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Take the ramp left
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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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 Cambridge Springs and Philadelphia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge Springs 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 Cambridge Springs to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 381 miles (613.2 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200 miles from Cambridge Springs and 181 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.96 one way or $109.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cambridge Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
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 Lamar.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge Springs and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 285.76 mi (459.89 km).
#1 Cambridge Springs
Human settlement
| Population | 2,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.8036700, -80.0564400 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| 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: 613 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $54.96 | $109.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $61.86 | $123.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $66.63 | $133.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $80.43 | $160.86 |
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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