How far is Fulton, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Fulton, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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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 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
119 m · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Markle Street
49 m · 13 sec · Markle Street
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Turn left onto Sunshine Road
3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road
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Continue on Pike Street
1411 ft · 39 sec · Pike Street
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waltz Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waltz Mill Road
41 m · 3 sec · Waltz Mill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waltz Mill Road
1208 ft · 29 sec · Waltz Mill Road
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Continue on Waltz Mill Road
46 m · 7 sec · Waltz Mill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 4 hr 35 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 Fulton and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 04h 35m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Fulton and 144 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.06 one way or $82.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulton and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 241.83 mi (389.18 km).
#1 Fulton
Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,168 |
| Coordinates | 40.2734000, -79.7214300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $41.06 | $82.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.22 | $92.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.79 | $99.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.10 | $120.20 |
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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