How far is Meyersdale, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Meyersdale, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 252.3 miles (406 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meyersdale and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meyersdale and Philadelphia.
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Start on Meyers Avenue
111 m · 17 sec · Meyers Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
2576 ft · 51 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Mason Dixon Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mason Dixon Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 219 North: Somerset
2948 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2003 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Berlin Plank Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Berlin Plank Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1941 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Ramada Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
216.5 mi · 3 hr 57 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 Meyersdale 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
217 mi · 03h 57m
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 Meyersdale and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meyersdale to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Meyersdale and 126.3 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.37 one way or $72.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meyersdale and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meyersdale and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 204.91 mi (329.77 km).
#1 Meyersdale
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,087 |
| Coordinates | 39.8136900, -79.0247500 |
| Altitude | 605 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $36.37 | $72.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.09 | $88.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.22 | $106.44 |
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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