How far is Henderson, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Henderson, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 283.3 miles (456 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.35 mi
04h 52m
Flight
231.78 mi
373.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.78 mi
Kilometers
373.02 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.35 mi
Kilometers
456 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Fri, May 1, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Fri, May 1, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-05-01T01:27
Arrive Philadelphia
Fri, May 1, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Henderson
151.2 mi
02h 26m
To Philadelphia
132.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kingsville Road

    1345 ft · 37 sec · Kingsville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on C L School Road

    1437 ft · 40 sec · C L School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Simpson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Simpson Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 322

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 322

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    205.8 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
206 mi · 73%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 27%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
Route 322
1.43 mi · 1%
PA 940
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

206 mi · 03h 43m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
231.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
02h 26m from Henderson
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Henderson 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 Henderson to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 283.3 miles (456 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Henderson and 132.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.86 one way or $81.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 231.78 mi (373.02 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Population1,749
Coordinates41.1745100, -79.2767100
Altitude466
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: Kingsville Road (-79.277046, 41.174617)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.85 L · about $40.86
Round trip
$81.72
20 gal · 75.7 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.86 $81.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.99 $91.98
Premium $4.95 $49.54 $99.08
Diesel $5.98 $59.80 $119.60

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Philadelphia. The current time is 01:27:53.

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.