How far is Morris, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Morris, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159 miles (255.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.53 mi
03h 52m
Flight
159 mi
255.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159 mi
Kilometers
255.89 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.53 mi
Kilometers
337.21 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morris
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Freeland
PA

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Morris
108.5 mi
01h 56m
To Philadelphia
101 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Landrus Road

    32 m · 9 sec · Landrus Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 414

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 36%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 31%
Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 14%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 6%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 6%
Route 414
9.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
159 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeland
01h 56m from Morris
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Morris 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 Morris to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Freeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Morris and 101 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 159 miles (255.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freeland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

17 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

25 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

48 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Exton

113 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 159 mi (255.89 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

Unincorporated community in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population1,096
Coordinates41.5950700, -77.2922000
Altitude316
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: Landrus Road (-77.292184, 41.595065)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.99 L · about $30.20
Round trip
$60.39
14.78 gal · 55.98 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.20 $60.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.99 $67.97
Premium $4.95 $36.61 $73.22
Diesel $5.98 $44.19 $88.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris and Philadelphia. The current time is 21:20:56.

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.