How far is Farmington, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Farmington, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
276.72 mi
04h 48m
Flight
233.58 mi
375.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.58 mi
Kilometers
375.91 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.72 mi
Kilometers
445.34 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Farmington
142.5 mi
02h 24m
To Philadelphia
134.2 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto National Pike

    20.1 mi · 27 min · National Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway

    1837 ft · 24 sec · Garrett Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · National Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Bedford

    680 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ali Ghan Road

    1455 ft · 26 sec · Ali Ghan Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    29.6 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP, I 76: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    2552 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 65%
National Freeway
32.6 mi · 12%
National Pike
20.1 mi · 7%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
I 70
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
233.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 24m from Farmington
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Farmington and 134.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 233.58 mi (375.91 km).

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#1 Farmington

Census-designated place in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,197
Coordinates39.8073000, -79.5656000
Altitude561
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: (-79.565852, 39.807374)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.96 L · about $39.88
Round trip
$79.76
19.52 gal · 73.92 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.88 $79.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.89 $89.77
Premium $4.95 $48.35 $96.70
Diesel $5.98 $58.36 $116.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Philadelphia. The current time is 00:35:36.

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.