How far is Millersburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Millersburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.72 mi
02h 20m
Flight
103.09 mi
165.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.09 mi
Kilometers
165.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.72 mi
Kilometers
208.77 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Millersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersburg
2026-04-17T21:48
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Millersburg
64.8 mi
01h 10m
To Philadelphia
64.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Millersburg and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Millersburg and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    40 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Street

    707 ft · 12 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on First Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · First Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road North

    4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2362 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Market Street

    790 ft · 14 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    947 ft · 16 sec · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Peters Mountain Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Peters Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    2727 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millersburg and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 60%
I 76 East
18.7 mi · 14%
Peters Mountain Road
8.92 mi · 7%
US 22 East
5.77 mi · 4%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 3%
River Road North
4.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
01h 10m from Millersburg
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Millersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Millersburg to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Millersburg and 64.9 miles from Philadelphia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Millersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denver, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

36 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 103.09 mi (165.9 km).

Millersburg

#1 Millersburg

Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population2,514
Coordinates40.5395300, -76.9608100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Square (-76.960793, 40.539364)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.43
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.71 $37.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.06 $42.13
Premium $4.95 $22.69 $45.38
Diesel $5.98 $27.39 $54.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Millersburg and Philadelphia. The current time is 21:48:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.