How far is Hartley, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Hartley, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.69 mi
03h 24m
Flight
174.16 mi
280.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.16 mi
Kilometers
280.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.69 mi
Kilometers
327.8 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartley
2026-04-18T06:19
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Hartley
100 mi
01h 42m
To Philadelphia
103.7 mi
01h 42m

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 S
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 Hartley and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartley Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Hartley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on T446

    1487 ft · 1 min · T446

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Egolf Road

    2175 ft · 43 sec · Egolf Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett

    1965 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    705 ft · 19 sec · West 5th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Black Valley Road

    1488 ft · 41 sec · Black Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Ashcom Road

    2367 ft · 1 min · Ashcom Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    831 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    172.6 mi · 3 hr 7 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 Hartley 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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 85%
I 76 East
18 mi · 9%
Lincoln Highway
5.15 mi · 3%
Hartley Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
Ashcom Road
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

173 mi · 03h 07m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
01h 42m from Hartley
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Hartley and 103.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highspire

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartley and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 174.16 mi (280.28 km).

Hartley

#1 Hartley

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0214700, -78.4525200
Altitude317
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: Hartley Road (-78.452683, 40.02153)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.21 L · about $29.38
Round trip
$58.76
14.38 gal · 54.42 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.38 $58.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.07 $66.13
Premium $4.95 $35.62 $71.24
Diesel $5.98 $43.00 $85.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartley and Philadelphia. The current time is 06:19:54.

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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.