How far is Johnsonburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Johnsonburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnsonburg and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonburg and Philadelphia.
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Start on Glen Avenue
12 m · 7 sec · Glen Avenue
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Turn left onto Cobb Street
94 m · 17 sec · Cobb Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1186 ft · 41 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Grant Street
1003 ft · 25 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Johnsonburg Bypass
2061 ft · 27 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on East Center Street
1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street
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Take the exit slight left
37 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Powers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue
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Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Maurus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street
153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street
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Continue on North Saint Marys Street
1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street
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Continue on Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway
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Turn left onto State Park Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
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Turn left
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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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 Johnsonburg and Philadelphia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johnsonburg 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 Johnsonburg to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Johnsonburg and 129.2 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.00 one way or $80.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johnsonburg and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 212.35 mi (341.74 km).
#1 Johnsonburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,264 |
| Coordinates | 41.4906200, -78.6750300 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.02 | $90.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.50 | $97.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.54 | $117.09 |
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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