How far is Mechanicsburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia is 279.4 miles (449.64 km).
Flight distance from Mechanicsburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 279.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 335.26 miles (539.55 km) by car.
Driving from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia will take approximately 05 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Mechanicsburg
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 9017 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°33'42"N 80°24'10"W |
| Latitude | 40.5617300 |
| Longitude | -80.4028400 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia
The distance between Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia is 540 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia. The current time is 05:46:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.78 liters (11.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia is $43.97 (diesel $56.39).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $43.97 | $48.78 | $52.55 | $56.39 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
