How far is Fernway, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Fernway, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.6 miles (429 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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
322.08 mi
05h 15m
Flight
266.59 mi
429.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.59 mi
Kilometers
429.04 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.08 mi
Kilometers
518.34 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Fernway
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernway
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernway
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Fernway
160.8 mi
02h 37m
To Philadelphia
161.3 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartland Drive

    129 m · 20 sec · Hartland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodhollow Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Woodhollow Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernway and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 93%
I 76 East
19 mi · 6%
Rochester Road
1.43 mi
Perry Highway
1.23 mi
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
North 15th Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
266.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 37m from Fernway
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fernway 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 Fernway to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.8 miles from Fernway and 161.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 266.6 miles (429 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.42 one way or $92.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fernway and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernway and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 266.59 mi (429.04 km).

Fernway

#1 Fernway

Census designated place

Population12,414
Coordinates40.6947900, -80.1308900
Altitude316
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: Hartland Drive (-80.131022, 40.694845)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43.02 L · about $46.42
Round trip
$92.83
22.72 gal · 86.04 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.42 $92.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.24 $104.49
Premium $4.95 $56.28 $112.55
Diesel $5.98 $67.93 $135.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fernway and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:51:43.

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.