How far is Elim, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Elim, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elim and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elim and Philadelphia.
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Start on Alberta Avenue
155 m · 26 sec · Alberta Avenue
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Turn right onto Goucher Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Goucher Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Osborne Street
2336 ft · 1 min · Osborne Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Ohio Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Ohio Street
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Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
3097 ft · 1 min · Oakland Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrod Street
1089 ft · 33 sec · Penrod Street
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Turn right onto Bedford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Elim and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elim 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 Elim to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Elim and 119.4 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.40 one way or $68.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elim and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Schlusser
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 Schlusser.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elim and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 201.04 mi (323.55 km).
#1 Elim
City in Alaska
| Population | 3,727 |
| Coordinates | 40.2978500, -78.9425300 |
| Altitude | 504 |
| 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: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $4.09 | $34.40 | $68.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.72 | $77.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.71 | $83.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.35 | $100.70 |
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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