How far is Mayfield, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Mayfield, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 268.7 miles (432.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
268.74 mi
04h 31m
Flight
234.85 mi
377.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.85 mi
Kilometers
377.96 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.74 mi
Kilometers
432.5 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM EDT
Return by in Mayfield
Thu, Oct 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayfield
2026-10-15T12:59
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayfield
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 Mayfield
134.1 mi
02h 15m
To Philadelphia
134.7 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 981

    1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 981

  2. 2

    Continue on Morewood Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Morewood Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 31

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

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

    150 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayfield 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 88%
I 76 East
18 mi · 7%
State Route 31
5.89 mi · 2%
West Main Street
3.79 mi · 1%
Morewood Street
1.48 mi · 1%
State Route 981
1.43 mi · 1%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
234.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 15m from Mayfield
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mayfield 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 Mayfield to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 268.7 miles (432.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 134.1 miles from Mayfield and 134.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mayfield and Mostly 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 Mayfield and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 234.85 mi (377.96 km).

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#1 Mayfield

Situated in Westmoreland County, in southwestern Pennsylvania, this small community lies within the rolling hills of the Allegheny Plateau region.

Population0
Coordinates40.1361800, -79.5978200
Altitude333
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: PA 981 (-79.597809, 40.13633)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.9 L · about $42.32
Round trip
$84.64
18.96 gal · 71.8 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $42.32 $84.64
Mid-grade $4.93 $46.69 $93.38
Premium $5.31 $50.29 $100.58
Diesel $6.55 $62.09 $124.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayfield and Philadelphia. The current time is 12:59:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.