How far is Hermitage, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Hermitage, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 352 miles (566.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermitage and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermitage and Philadelphia.
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Start on East State Street
851 ft · 22 sec · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Connelly Boulevard
3 m · 1 sec · East Connelly Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Connelly Boulevard
1746 ft · 39 sec · East Connelly Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South Hermitage Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
1029 ft · 22 sec · New Castle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 South: New Castle
1195 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
317.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermitage and Philadelphia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
317 mi · 05h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hermitage and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hermitage to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 352 miles (566.5 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.9 miles from Hermitage and 168.1 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291 miles (468.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 5:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.75 one way or $101.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hermitage and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermitage and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 291.01 mi (468.33 km).
#1 Hermitage
City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 15,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.2333900, -80.4486800 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $50.75 | $101.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.12 | $114.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $61.53 | $123.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $74.27 | $148.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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