How far is Cross Creek, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Cross Creek, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 329 miles (529.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
329 mi
05h 30m
Flight
278.24 mi
447.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.24 mi
Kilometers
447.78 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
329 mi
Kilometers
529.48 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross Creek
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cross Creek
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Cross Creek
164.3 mi
02h 45m
To Philadelphia
164.7 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Creek and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Cross Creek Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Cross Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Smith Township State Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Smith Township State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Burgettstown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Burgettstown Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2557 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Henderson Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Henderson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Henderson Avenue

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Henderson Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2481 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    40.6 mi · 56 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 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 Cross Creek and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 77%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
40.6 mi · 12%
I 76 East
18 mi · 5%
Henderson Avenue
5.32 mi · 2%
Henderson Road
3.23 mi · 1%
Burgettstown Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
278.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 45m from Cross Creek
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cross Creek 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 Cross Creek to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 329 miles (529.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.3 miles from Cross Creek and 164.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cross Creek and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cross Creek and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 278.24 mi (447.78 km).

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#1 Cross Creek

Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population1,487
Coordinates40.3289600, -80.4092300
Altitude405
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: Cross Creek Road (-80.409225, 40.329001)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.61 gal
43.95 L · about $47.44
Round trip
$94.88
23.22 gal · 87.9 L
Estimated CO2
103.2 kg one way
Round trip: 206.4 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.44 $94.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.39 $106.79
Premium $4.95 $57.52 $115.03
Diesel $5.98 $69.43 $138.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cross Creek and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:11:29.

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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.