How far is Hazleton, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
97.38 mi
01h 51m
Flight
81.54 mi
131.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.54 mi
Kilometers
131.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.38 mi
Kilometers
156.72 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazleton
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazleton
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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Hazleton
48.7 mi
00h 55m
To Philadelphia
48.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Court

    24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    66 m · 15 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1531 ft · 36 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    55.6 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  23. 23

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  31. 31

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazleton 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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56.1 mi · 58%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 13%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 3%
West Broad Street
2.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 55m from Hazleton
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hazleton and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Hazleton and 48.8 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hazleton and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.23 km).

Hazleton

#1 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
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: North Lee Court (-75.974415, 40.958354)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.11
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.06 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.95 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $5.98 $20.57 $41.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazleton and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:51:53.

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.