How far is Emsworth, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Emsworth, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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 05h 10m.
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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 Emsworth and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emsworth and Philadelphia.
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Start on Lowry Avenue
25 m · 10 sec · Lowry Avenue
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
6.4 mi · 12 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
100 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
1357 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville
1337 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh
596 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 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 Emsworth 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
271 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Emsworth 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 Emsworth to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 155.9 miles from Emsworth and 156.1 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.99 one way or $89.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Emsworth and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emsworth and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 262.89 mi (423.08 km).
#1 Emsworth
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,333 |
| Coordinates | 40.5100700, -80.0945000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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 (-75.163916, 39.951675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $44.99 | $89.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.63 | $101.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.54 | $109.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.84 | $131.68 |
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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