How far is Glenshaw, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Glenshaw, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 314.1 miles (505.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenshaw and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenshaw and Philadelphia.
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Start on Wood Place
53 m · 13 sec · Wood Place
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Turn left onto Mount Royal Boulevard
2 mi · 5 min · Mount Royal Boulevard
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Continue on Grant Avenue
2364 ft · 1 min · Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto Butler Street
783 ft · 22 sec · Butler Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2421 ft · 46 sec · William Flinn Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 28 North: Kittanning
1820 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar
797 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Yellow Belt
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianola Road
588 ft · 14 sec · Indianola Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
3067 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 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 Glenshaw 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
280 mi · 05h 04m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glenshaw 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 Glenshaw to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 314.1 miles (505.5 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Glenshaw and 159.3 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.46 one way or $98.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glenshaw and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenshaw and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 256.47 mi (412.75 km).
#1 Glenshaw
Situated within Shaler Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves as a residential suburb located approximately eight miles north of downtown Pittsburgh.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5328500, -79.9675500 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $4.46 | $49.46 | $98.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $54.57 | $109.14 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $58.78 | $117.56 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $72.57 | $145.15 |
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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