How far is Chartiers, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Chartiers, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 309.4 miles (498 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chartiers and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chartiers and Philadelphia.
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Start on Chartiers Road
1948 ft · 53 sec · Chartiers Road
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Continue on Seven Creeks Road
110 m · 10 sec · Seven Creeks Road
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Continue on Castile Run Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Castile Run Road
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Continue on Center Street
1538 ft · 42 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Water Street
2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Low Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 4 hr 35 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 Chartiers and Philadelphia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 04h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chartiers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chartiers to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 309.4 miles (498 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Chartiers and 154.9 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.62 one way or $89.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chartiers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chartiers and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 258.81 mi (416.51 km).
#1 Chartiers
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,299 |
| Coordinates | 39.9581300, -80.0508900 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.22 | $100.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.30 | $130.60 |
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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