How far is Ford City, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Ford City, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 303 miles (487.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ford City and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ford City and Philadelphia.
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Start on 4th Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
107 m · 21 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Road
19.5 mi · 27 min · Indiana Road
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway
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Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
1402 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2314 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 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 Ford City 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
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ford City 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 Ford City to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 303 miles (487.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 151.4 miles from Ford City and 151.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.68 one way or $87.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ford City 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ford City and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 236.71 mi (380.94 km).
#1 Ford City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,735 |
| Coordinates | 40.7722900, -79.5297700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $43.68 | $87.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.16 | $98.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.96 | $105.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.93 | $127.85 |
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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