How far is Matamoras, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Matamoras, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Matamoras and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matamoras and Philadelphia.
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Start on 3rd Street
15 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1011 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Mid-Delaware Bridge
675 ft · 21 sec · Mid-Delaware Bridge
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Continue on Pike Street
134 m · 14 sec · Pike Street
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Continue on Pike Street
2432 ft · 1 min · Pike Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1864 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Loomis Avenue
1916 ft · 46 sec · Loomis Avenue
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Continue on Ross Corner-Sussex Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ross Corner-Sussex Road
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Continue on Hampton House Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Hampton House Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
142 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodside Avenue
7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue
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Continue on Route 206
2 mi · 3 min · Route 206
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
1170 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
1557 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bartley, Flanders
149 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Flanders - Bartley Road
1 km · 1 min · Flanders - Bartley Road
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Continue on Bartley Road
1709 ft · 34 sec · Bartley Road
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Turn slight right
60 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bartley - Long Valley Road
1449 ft · 29 sec · Bartley - Long Valley Road
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Continue on Bartley Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bartley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Mill Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
2950 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North 15th Street
2476 ft · 1 min · 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 Matamoras and Philadelphia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Matamoras 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 Matamoras to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riegelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Matamoras and 76.3 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Matamoras and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Riegelsville
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 Riegelsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Matamoras and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 100.84 mi (162.28 km).
#1 Matamoras
Situated in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania, this Pike County borough lies along the western bank of the Delaware River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3687000, -74.7001600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.46 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $32.29 | $64.58 |
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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