How far is McDonald, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from McDonald, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Philadelphia.
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Start on Sarah Street
806 ft · 37 sec · Sarah Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Avenue
85 m · 19 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Lincoln Avenue
1407 ft · 43 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Noblestown Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Noblestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on Noblestown Road
1341 ft · 37 sec · Noblestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Noblestown Road
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Turn straight onto Pinkerton Road
32 m · 8 sec · Pinkerton Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Road
1 mi · 2 min · Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto Cowan Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cowan Road
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Continue on Boyce Road
2589 ft · 1 min · Boyce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 376 East
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
7.9 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 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 McDonald and Philadelphia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving McDonald and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from McDonald and 161.1 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.34 one way or $92.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonald and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 269.28 mi (433.37 km).
#1 McDonald
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 40.3709000, -80.2347800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $4.09 | $46.34 | $92.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.15 | $104.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.18 | $112.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.81 | $135.63 |
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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