How far is Hollidaysburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Hollidaysburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
230.85 mi
03h 36m
Flight
173.35 mi
278.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.35 mi
Kilometers
278.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.85 mi
Kilometers
371.52 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Hollidaysburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollidaysburg
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollidaysburg
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Hollidaysburg
115.3 mi
01h 48m
To Philadelphia
115.5 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 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 Hollidaysburg and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Juniata Street

    126 m · 20 sec · South Juniata Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Union Street

    121 m · 20 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blair Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Blair Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Penn Street

    112 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Charger Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Charger Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodbury Pike

    1044 ft · 20 sec · Woodbury Pike

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    797 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  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 Hollidaysburg 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 78%
Woodbury Pike
23.4 mi · 10%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
Charger Highway
5.08 mi · 2%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 48m from Hollidaysburg
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Hollidaysburg 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 Hollidaysburg to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Hollidaysburg and 115.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Hollidaysburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollidaysburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 173.35 mi (278.98 km).

Hollidaysburg

#1 Hollidaysburg

Borough of Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,632
Coordinates40.4272900, -78.3889000
Altitude289
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: South Juniata Street (-78.388912, 40.427322)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.84 L · about $33.30
Round trip
$66.60
16.3 gal · 61.68 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.30 $66.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.48 $74.96
Premium $4.95 $40.38 $80.75
Diesel $5.98 $48.74 $97.47

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 Hollidaysburg and Philadelphia. The current time is 02:04:55.

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.