How far is Gallitzin, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Gallitzin, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 239 miles (384.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
239.05 mi
03h 56m
Flight
182.44 mi
293.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.44 mi
Kilometers
293.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.05 mi
Kilometers
384.71 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Gallitzin
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallitzin
2026-04-19T12:26
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallitzin
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
Schlusser
PA

Census designated place

From Gallitzin
119.4 mi
01h 58m
To Philadelphia
119.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NW
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 Gallitzin and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    133 m · 23 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    145 m · 23 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    1519 ft · 31 sec · Forest Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tunnelhill Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Tunnelhill Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    2449 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallitzin 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 76%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 12%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
William Penn Highway
6.6 mi · 3%
Tunnelhill Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
182.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schlusser
01h 58m from Gallitzin
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gallitzin 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 Gallitzin to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 239 miles (384.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Gallitzin and 119.6 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.49 one way or $68.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gallitzin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Schlusser

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

25 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

38 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallitzin and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 182.44 mi (293.61 km).

Gallitzin

#1 Gallitzin

City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,514
Coordinates40.4822900, -78.5516800
Altitude665
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: Jackson Street (-78.551748, 40.482303)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.93 L · about $34.49
Round trip
$68.97
16.88 gal · 63.86 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.49 $68.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.82 $77.63
Premium $4.95 $41.81 $83.62
Diesel $5.98 $50.47 $100.94

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 Gallitzin and Philadelphia. The current time is 12:26:44.

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.