How far is Greenwood, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Greenwood, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.69 mi
02h 43m
Flight
124.85 mi
200.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.85 mi
Kilometers
200.92 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.69 mi
Kilometers
255.38 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T23:54
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Greenwood
77.9 mi
01h 21m
To Philadelphia
80.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    68 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Olde Scotland Road

    827 ft · 28 sec · Olde Scotland Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 63%
Olde Scotland Road
25.7 mi · 16%
I 76 East
18.6 mi · 12%
Black Gap Road
5.11 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Walnut Bottom Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 21m from Greenwood
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Greenwood and 80.8 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.88 one way or $45.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 124.85 mi (200.92 km).

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#1 Greenwood

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,007
Coordinates39.9059300, -77.5194300
Altitude268
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: Lincoln Way East (-77.519416, 39.906119)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $22.88
Round trip
$45.76
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.88 $45.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.75 $51.51
Premium $4.95 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.98 $33.49 $66.98

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 Greenwood and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:54:19.

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.