How far is Mont Alto, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Mont Alto, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
163.65 mi
02h 50m
Flight
127.14 mi
204.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.14 mi
Kilometers
204.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.65 mi
Kilometers
263.37 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, May 14, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Mont Alto
Thu, May 14, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mont Alto
2026-05-14T13:31
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, May 14, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mont Alto
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Mont Alto
80.4 mi
01h 25m
To Philadelphia
83.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mont Alto and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    25 m · 10 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Anthony Highway

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Anthony Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    622 ft · 18 sec · Lincoln Way East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Olde Scotland Road

    827 ft · 28 sec · Olde Scotland Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mont Alto 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 61%
Olde Scotland Road
25.7 mi · 16%
I 76 East
18.6 mi · 11%
Black Gap Road
5.11 mi · 3%
Anthony Highway
4.87 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 25m from Mont Alto
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Mont Alto and 83.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mont Alto and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Gretna, 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 Mount Gretna.

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mont Alto and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 127.14 mi (204.62 km).

Mont Alto

#1 Mont Alto

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,729
Coordinates39.8442600, -77.5583200
Altitude258
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: Park Street (-77.558362, 39.844192)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.86 L · about $23.58
Round trip
$47.15
11.54 gal · 43.72 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.58 $47.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.54 $53.07
Premium $4.95 $28.58 $57.17
Diesel $5.98 $34.50 $69.01

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Mont Alto and Philadelphia. The current time is 13:31:11.

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.