How far is Guilford Siding, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Guilford Siding, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.22 mi
02h 52m
Flight
129.92 mi
209.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.92 mi
Kilometers
209.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.22 mi
Kilometers
262.68 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Nov 8, 1:24 AM EST
Return by in Guilford Siding
Sun, Nov 8, 4:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford Siding
2026-11-07T22:31
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Nov 8, 1:24 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford Siding
9:30 PM EST
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 Guilford Siding
80.2 mi
01h 26m
To Philadelphia
83.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 17 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilford Siding and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Road

    28 m · 11 sec · Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Guilford Station Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Guilford Station Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Franklin Road

    3155 ft · 2 min · New Franklin Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wayne Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    552 ft · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Guilford Siding 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 61%
Wayne Avenue
31.5 mi · 19%
I 76 East
18.6 mi · 11%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Wayne Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Guilford Station Road
1.26 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 26m from Guilford Siding
Leave By
12:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Guilford Siding and Mostly Clear near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guilford Siding to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 80.2 miles from Guilford Siding and 83.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Guilford Siding and Mostly Clear 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 Guilford Siding and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 129.92 mi (209.08 km).

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#1 Guilford Siding

Guilford Siding is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8653700, -77.6124900
Altitude253
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: Church Road (-77.612446, 39.865268)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.53
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $25.26 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.81 $27.72 $55.45
Premium $5.26 $30.29 $60.58
Diesel $6.57 $37.86 $75.72

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford Siding and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:31:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.