How far is Hilltown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Hilltown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilltown and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilltown and Philadelphia.
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Start on Hilltown Road
988 ft · 50 sec · Hilltown Road
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Turn left onto High Street
146 m · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Cashtown Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road
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Continue on Chambersburg Street
1899 ft · 56 sec · Chambersburg Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street
33 m · 5 sec · North High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Arendtsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road
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Continue on West York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West York Street
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Continue on Heidlersburg Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road
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Continue on East Berlin Road
158 m · 14 sec · East Berlin Road
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Take the ramp left
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
3275 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Hilltown and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilltown and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilltown to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Hilltown and 71.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hilltown and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Brickerville
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 Brickerville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilltown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 116.38 mi (187.3 km).
#1 Hilltown
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,031 |
| Coordinates | 39.8939800, -77.3588700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
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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