How far is East Uniontown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from East Uniontown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 284 miles (457.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
284.04 mi
04h 51m
Flight
240.24 mi
386.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.24 mi
Kilometers
386.63 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.04 mi
Kilometers
457.12 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Fri, May 1, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in East Uniontown
Fri, May 1, 6:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Uniontown
2026-05-01T08:32
Arrive Philadelphia
Fri, May 1, 1:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Uniontown
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From East Uniontown
141.8 mi
02h 25m
To Philadelphia
142.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 1 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Uniontown and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Johnston Avenue

    90 m · 15 sec · Johnston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North High

    102 m · 16 sec · North High

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coolspring Street

    32 m · 9 sec · Coolspring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Braddock Street

    814 ft · 37 sec · Braddock Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Connellsville Street

    3125 ft · 53 sec · Connellsville Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Connellsville Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Connellsville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1988 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Uniontown 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 83%
I 76 East
18 mi · 6%
Connellsville Road
12.9 mi · 5%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
Connellsville Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

236 mi · 04h 18m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
240.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 25m from East Uniontown
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving East Uniontown 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 East Uniontown to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 284 miles (457.1 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from East Uniontown and 142.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around East Uniontown and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Uniontown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 240.24 mi (386.63 km).

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#1 East Uniontown

Census designated place

Population2,419
Coordinates39.8998000, -79.6978200
Altitude374
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: Johnston Avenue (-79.697852, 39.899873)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.02 gal
37.94 L · about $40.94
Round trip
$81.88
20.04 gal · 75.88 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 178.1 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.94 $81.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.08 $92.16
Premium $4.95 $49.64 $99.28
Diesel $5.98 $59.92 $119.84

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 East Uniontown and Philadelphia. The current time is 08:32:56.

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.