How far is Clymer, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Clymer, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.87 mi
04h 41m
Flight
208.66 mi
335.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.66 mi
Kilometers
335.81 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.87 mi
Kilometers
440.75 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Tue, Jun 2, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Clymer
Tue, Jun 2, 4:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clymer
2026-06-02T07:02
Arrive Philadelphia
Tue, Jun 2, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clymer
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Clymer
136.8 mi
02h 20m
To Philadelphia
137.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1933 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    726 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hancock Street

    144 m · 11 sec · Hancock Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ridge Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Plank Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Plank Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Center Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1539 ft · 53 sec · East High Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  23. 23

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clymer 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 66%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 10%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
1st Street
11.4 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
4.72 mi · 2%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
208.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 20m from Clymer
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clymer and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Clymer and 137.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.47 one way or $78.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clymer and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clymer and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 208.66 mi (335.81 km).

Clymer

#1 Clymer

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,262
Coordinates40.6681200, -79.0117000
Altitude381
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: 6th Street (-79.01169, 40.668129)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163916, 39.951675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.58 L · about $39.47
Round trip
$78.94
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.47 $78.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.43 $88.85
Premium $4.95 $47.86 $95.71
Diesel $5.98 $57.77 $115.53

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clymer and Philadelphia. The current time is 07:02:29.

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.