How far is McConnellsburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from McConnellsburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McConnellsburg and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McConnellsburg and Philadelphia.
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Start on Lincoln Way East
11 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Way East
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1864 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Great Cove Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Great Cove Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 76, PATP
2869 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
146.4 mi · 2 hr 39 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 McConnellsburg 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
146 mi · 02h 39m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McConnellsburg to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from McConnellsburg and 87.7 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.54 one way or $55.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McConnellsburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 150.19 mi (241.7 km).
#1 McConnellsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 39.9325900, -77.9988900 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $32.74 | $65.48 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $40.50 | $81.01 |
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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