How far is Dormont, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Dormont, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.62 mi
05h 02m
Flight
258.86 mi
416.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.86 mi
Kilometers
416.59 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.62 mi
Kilometers
495.06 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Dormont
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dormont
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dormont
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 Dormont
153.7 mi
02h 31m
To Philadelphia
154 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Liberty Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Liberty Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2030 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Oakland, Monroeville

    621 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Boulevard of the Allies

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boulevard of the Allies

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 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 Dormont 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 88%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12.1 mi · 4%
West Liberty Avenue
1.88 mi · 1%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 mi
Boulevard of the Allies
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 31m from Dormont
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dormont and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 153.7 miles from Dormont and 154 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dormont and Chance Rain Showers 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 Dormont and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 258.86 mi (416.59 km).

Dormont

#1 Dormont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,224
Coordinates40.3959000, -80.0331100
Altitude363
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: (-80.03318, 40.395856)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
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
10.85 gal
41.09 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.67
21.7 gal · 82.18 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.33 $88.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.90 $99.80
Premium $4.95 $53.75 $107.50
Diesel $5.98 $64.88 $129.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dormont and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:06:07.

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.