How far is Glade, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Glade, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
228.43 mi
03h 52m
Flight
196.04 mi
315.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.04 mi
Kilometers
315.5 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.43 mi
Kilometers
367.63 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Glade
Thu, Apr 16, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glade
2026-04-16T10:07
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glade
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Glade
112.4 mi
01h 56m
To Philadelphia
116.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sulfer Run Road

    23 m · 5 sec · Sulfer Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Huckleberry Highway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Huckleberry Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    10.8 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  9. 9

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

    921 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glade 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 79%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
Lincoln Highway
16.9 mi · 7%
Huckleberry Highway
4.84 mi · 2%
Weber Lane
0.98 mi
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
01h 56m from Glade
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glade and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glade to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Glade and 116.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.93 one way or $65.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glade and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glade and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 196.04 mi (315.5 km).

Glade

#1 Glade

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates39.9959100, -78.8661300
Altitude695
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: Sulfer Run Road (-78.866108, 39.995922)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.51 L · about $32.93
Round trip
$65.87
16.12 gal · 61.02 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.93 $65.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.07 $74.14
Premium $4.95 $39.93 $79.86
Diesel $5.98 $48.20 $96.40

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glade and Philadelphia. The current time is 10:07:32.

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.