How far is Darlington, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Darlington, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283 miles (455.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darlington and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darlington and Philadelphia.
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Start on 2nd Street
48 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
104 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Darlington Road
1560 ft · 39 sec · Darlington Road
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Turn left onto Wallace Run Road
5 mi · 9 min · Wallace Run Road
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Continue on 49th Street
568 ft · 20 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Beaver Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 76
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
314.2 mi · 5 hr 41 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 Darlington 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
314 mi · 05h 41m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Darlington and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darlington to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Darlington and 171.7 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283 miles (455.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.04 one way or $106.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Darlington and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg
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 McConnellsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darlington and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 283 mi (455.44 km).
#1 Darlington
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 234 |
| Coordinates | 40.8095100, -80.4225700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $4.40 | $53.04 | $106.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $58.12 | $116.23 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $63.55 | $127.10 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $79.31 | $158.63 |
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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