How far is Loretto, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Loretto, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loretto and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto and Philadelphia.
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Start on Sybeton Road
110 m · 13 sec · Sybeton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Mary Street
657 ft · 13 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Saint Mary Street
1653 ft · 33 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Continue on Saint Joseph Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Admiral Peary Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Altoona
1525 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2314 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Loretto 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
181 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Loretto and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loretto to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Loretto and 122.5 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Loretto and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loretto and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 186.77 mi (300.57 km).
#1 Loretto
Human settlement in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 40.5031300, -78.6303000 |
| Altitude | 595 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.75 | $85.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.61 | $103.21 |
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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