How far is Homer City, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Homer City, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
277.86 mi
04h 39m
Flight
214.76 mi
345.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.76 mi
Kilometers
345.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.86 mi
Kilometers
447.18 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Tue, Jun 2, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Homer City
Tue, Jun 2, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer City
2026-06-02T05:51
Arrive Philadelphia
Tue, Jun 2, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer City
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Homer City
138.6 mi
02h 19m
To Philadelphia
139.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homer City and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    840 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Indiana Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · East Indiana Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old US 119 Highway South

    1646 ft · 35 sec · Old US 119 Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lucerne Road Extension

    719 ft · 22 sec · Lucerne Road Extension

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Ebensburg

    2613 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer City 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 65%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 10%
US 422 East
26.1 mi · 9%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
Pittsburgh
0.9 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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
214.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 19m from Homer City
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homer City and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homer City to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from Homer City and 139.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.08 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Homer City and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer City and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 214.76 mi (345.62 km).

Homer City

#1 Homer City

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,585
Coordinates40.5434000, -79.1622600
Altitude314
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 Main Street (-79.16172, 40.543424)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.12 L · about $40.08
Round trip
$80.17
19.62 gal · 74.24 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.08 $80.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.12 $90.23
Premium $4.95 $48.60 $97.20
Diesel $5.98 $58.66 $117.33

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer City and Philadelphia. The current time is 05:51:23.

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.