How far is Meadowood, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Meadowood, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 326.3 miles (525.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadowood and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadowood and Philadelphia.
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Start on Oakridge Drive
658 ft · 33 sec · Oakridge Drive
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Turn right onto Thornwood Road
149 m · 25 sec · Thornwood Road
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Turn left onto White Oak Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on White Oak Drive
76 m · 16 sec · White Oak Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Mc Quistion Road
957 ft · 26 sec · East Mc Quistion Road
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Continue on West McQuiston Road
1527 ft · 46 sec · West McQuiston Road
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Turn left onto Old Plank Road
1745 ft · 45 sec · Old Plank Road
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Turn right onto Litman Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Litman Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsburgh Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP
1443 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
287.8 mi · 5 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 Meadowood 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
288 mi · 05h 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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Meadowood and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadowood to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 326.3 miles (525.2 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 163 miles from Meadowood and 163.4 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.07 one way or $94.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Meadowood 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 Meadowood and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 256.34 mi (412.54 km).
#1 Meadowood
Census designated place
| Population | 2,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.8420100, -79.8939400 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $47.07 | $94.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.98 | $105.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.07 | $114.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.89 | $137.78 |
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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