How far is Mount Oliver, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Oliver, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (413 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
306.14 mi
05h 00m
Flight
256.6 mi
412.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.6 mi
Kilometers
412.96 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.14 mi
Kilometers
492.69 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Oliver
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Oliver
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Mount Oliver
152.2 mi
02h 30m
To Philadelphia
153.9 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Oliver and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Hays Avenue

    36 m · 6 sec · Hays Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brownsville Road

    1202 ft · 26 sec · Brownsville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South 18th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Barry Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Barry Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street

    24 m · 8 sec · Josephine Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 27th Street

    644 ft · 28 sec · South 27th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jane Street

    74 m · 16 sec · Jane Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 28th Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · South 28th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street

    141 m · 21 sec · South Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hot Metal Street

    1669 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    1345 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 88%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi · 4%
South 18th Street
0.88 mi
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi
I 76
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
256.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 30m from Mount Oliver
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Oliver and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Oliver to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Mount Oliver and 153.9 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 256.6 miles (413 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.13 one way or $88.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Oliver and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Oliver and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 256.6 mi (412.96 km).

Mount Oliver

#1 Mount Oliver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,257
Coordinates40.4142400, -79.9878300
Altitude350
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: Hays Avenue (-79.987827, 40.41424)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.89 L · about $44.13
Round trip
$88.26
21.6 gal · 81.78 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.13 $88.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.67 $99.34
Premium $4.95 $53.50 $107.01
Diesel $5.98 $64.58 $129.17

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 Mount Oliver and Philadelphia. The current time is 00:24:32.

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.