How far is McConnellstown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from McConnellstown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McConnellstown and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McConnellstown and Philadelphia.
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Start on Raystown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Raystown Road
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Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Take the ramp slight right
658 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Mount Union
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto William Penn Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Croghan Pike
10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on South Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Spring Run Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road
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Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp left
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 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 McConnellstown 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
124 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving McConnellstown 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 McConnellstown to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from McConnellstown and 103.4 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.92 one way or $63.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around McConnellstown and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Highspire
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 Highspire.
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McConnellstown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 157.8 mi (253.96 km).
#1 McConnellstown
Situated in the Ridge and Valley province of central Pennsylvania at an elevation of 709 feet, this census-designated place is located within Huntingdon County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4525700, -78.0816700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $31.92 | $63.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $46.83 | $93.67 |
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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