How far is Curtisville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Curtisville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
307.86 mi
05h 06m
Flight
251.52 mi
404.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.52 mi
Kilometers
404.79 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.86 mi
Kilometers
495.45 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Tue, Jun 2, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Curtisville
Tue, Jun 2, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Curtisville
2026-06-02T01:22
Arrive Philadelphia
Tue, Jun 2, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Curtisville
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Curtisville
154.8 mi
02h 33m
To Philadelphia
153.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Curtisville and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saxonburg Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Saxonburg Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Saxonburg Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gibsonia Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Gibsonia Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Indianola Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Indianola Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeport Road

    3067 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Curtisville 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 91%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Saxonburg Boulevard
4.87 mi · 2%
Gibsonia Road
2.94 mi · 1%
Indianola Road
2.05 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

280 mi · 05h 04m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
251.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 33m from Curtisville
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Curtisville and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 154.8 miles from Curtisville and 153.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.37 one way or $88.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Curtisville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 251.52 mi (404.79 km).

Curtisville

#1 Curtisville

Census designated place

Population1,064
Coordinates40.6422900, -79.8508900
Altitude326
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: Saxonburg Boulevard (-79.850761, 40.642268)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163916, 39.951675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.12 L · about $44.37
Round trip
$88.75
21.72 gal · 82.24 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.37 $88.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.95 $99.89
Premium $4.95 $53.80 $107.60
Diesel $5.98 $64.94 $129.89

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 Curtisville and Philadelphia. The current time is 01:22:53.

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.