How far is Emporium, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Emporium, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emporium and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emporium and Philadelphia.
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Start on East 4th Street
1447 ft · 25 sec · East 4th Street
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Continue on East Allegany Avenue
10.3 mi · 15 min · East Allegany Avenue
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Continue on Bucktail Trail Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Bucktail Trail Highway
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wykoff Run Road
9.9 mi · 21 min · Wykoff Run Road
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Turn left onto Quehanna Highway
8.7 mi · 12 min · Quehanna Highway
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on Pine Glen Road
8 mi · 14 min · Pine Glen Road
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Continue on Askey Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Askey Road
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Sycamore Road
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Continue on West Sycamore Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Sycamore Street
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Continue on East Sycamore Road
2540 ft · 52 sec · East Sycamore Road
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Turn right onto Beech Creek Road
1456 ft · 29 sec · Beech Creek Road
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Take the ramp straight
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
128.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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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 Emporium and Philadelphia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
129 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Emporium and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emporium to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Emporium and 124 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.92 one way or $75.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Emporium and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emporium and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 193.54 mi (311.47 km).
#1 Emporium
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,770 |
| Coordinates | 41.5114500, -78.2352900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $37.92 | $75.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.68 | $85.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.97 | $91.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.49 | $110.99 |
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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