How far is Hawley, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Hawley, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Road
140.49 mi
02h 41m
Flight
105.27 mi
169.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.27 mi
Kilometers
169.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.49 mi
Kilometers
226.09 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Hawley
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawley
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawley
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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hawley
71.1 mi
01h 20m
To Philadelphia
69.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    136 m · 26 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellemonte Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bellemonte Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Welwood Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Welwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack

    1439 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 423

    3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    138 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  30. 30

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  36. 36

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawley 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 48%
Lake Wallenpaupack Road
12.8 mi · 9%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 9%
Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
7.7 mi · 5%
Church Street
4.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 20m from Hawley
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hawley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Hawley and 69.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hawley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

30 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawley and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 105.27 mi (169.42 km).

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#1 Hawley

Borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.4759200, -75.1821200
Altitude276
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: Penn Avenue (-75.181697, 41.476064)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.53
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.27 $40.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.95 $24.57 $49.14
Diesel $5.98 $29.66 $59.32

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 Hawley and Philadelphia. The current time is 05:43:24.

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.