How far is Gastonville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Gastonville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
306.11 mi
05h 02m
Flight
256.2 mi
412.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.2 mi
Kilometers
412.31 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.11 mi
Kilometers
492.63 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Gastonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonville
2026-04-22T23:13
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gastonville
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 Gastonville
149.4 mi
02h 31m
To Philadelphia
156.7 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Gastonville and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Avenue

    1002 ft · 49 sec · Meadow Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 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 Gastonville 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 82%
I 76 East
18 mi · 6%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Finleyville Elrama Road
4.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
256.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 31m from Gastonville
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gastonville 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 Gastonville to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 149.4 miles from Gastonville and 156.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.13 one way or $88.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Gastonville and Chance Rain Showers 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 Gastonville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 256.2 mi (412.31 km).

Gastonville

#1 Gastonville

Census designated place

Population2,818
Coordinates40.2572900, -79.9958800
Altitude298
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: Meadow Avenue (-79.995613, 40.257365)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.89 L · about $44.13
Round trip
$88.26
21.6 gal · 81.78 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.13 $88.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.67 $99.34
Premium $4.95 $53.50 $107.01
Diesel $5.98 $64.58 $129.17

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 Gastonville and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:13:16.

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.