How far is Concord, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Concord, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.73 mi
02h 52m
Flight
135.63 mi
218.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.63 mi
Kilometers
218.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.73 mi
Kilometers
274.76 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Fri, May 1, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, May 1, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-30T22:14
Arrive Philadelphia
Fri, May 1, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Concord
83 mi
01h 26m
To Philadelphia
87.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Path Valley Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Path Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Run Road East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi · 73%
I 76 East
18.3 mi · 11%
Path Valley Road
9.15 mi · 5%
Timmons Road
3.95 mi · 2%
Forge Hill Road
2.97 mi · 2%
Cumberland Highway
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

124 mi · 02h 13m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
01h 26m from Concord
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Concord and 87.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

14 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 135.63 mi (218.28 km).

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#1 Concord

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates40.2517500, -77.7002700
Altitude268
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: Path Valley Road (-77.699873, 40.251673)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $24.64
Round trip
$49.28
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.64 $49.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.73 $55.46
Premium $4.95 $29.87 $59.75
Diesel $5.98 $36.06 $72.12

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:14:01.

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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.