How far is Mahoning, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Mahoning, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
278.21 mi
04h 38m
Flight
236.25 mi
380.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.25 mi
Kilometers
380.21 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.21 mi
Kilometers
447.74 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 29, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Mahoning
Thu, Apr 30, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahoning
2026-04-29T17:14
Arrive Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 29, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahoning
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 Mahoning
138.9 mi
02h 19m
To Philadelphia
139.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ranch Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto University Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · University Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Morrell Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Morrell Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South 8th Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahoning 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 85%
I 76 East
18 mi · 6%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
South 8th Street
4 mi · 1%
Morrell Avenue
2.18 mi · 1%
University Drive
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

236 mi · 04h 18m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 19m from Mahoning
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mahoning and Mostly Cloudy near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mahoning to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 138.9 miles from Mahoning and 139.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mahoning and Mostly Cloudy 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 Mahoning and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 236.25 mi (380.21 km).

Mahoning

#1 Mahoning

Township in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

Population4,096
Coordinates39.9736900, -79.6253200
Altitude326
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: Ranch Road (-79.625285, 39.97393)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.16 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.25
19.64 gal · 74.32 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.12 $80.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.16 $90.32
Premium $4.95 $48.65 $97.30
Diesel $5.98 $58.72 $117.45

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahoning and Philadelphia. The current time is 17:14:35.

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.