How far is Muse, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Muse, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.32 mi
05h 20m
Flight
267.1 mi
429.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.1 mi
Kilometers
429.86 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.32 mi
Kilometers
505.85 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 7:09 PM EDT
Return by in Muse
Fri, Oct 16, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muse
2026-10-15T13:48
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 7:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muse
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Muse
157.1 mi
02h 40m
To Philadelphia
157.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    40 m · 11 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Muse Bishop Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Muse Bishop Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 980

    2563 ft · 51 sec · State Route 980

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    1529 ft · 38 sec · Euclid Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Morganza Road

    545 ft · 14 sec · Morganza Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Weavertown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Weavertown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Canonsburg, Eighty Four

    962 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road

    57 m · 4 sec · Brownlee Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Brownlee Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    725 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.7 mi · 41 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muse 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 80%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.7 mi · 9%
I 76 East
18 mi · 6%
Brownlee Road
3.77 mi · 1%
Muse Bishop Road
1.02 mi
1st Street
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
267.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 40m from Muse
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Muse 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 Muse to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Muse and 157.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.51 one way or $99.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Muse and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muse and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 267.1 mi (429.86 km).

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#1 Muse

Situated in Cecil Township within Washington County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies at an elevation of approximately 1056 feet above sea level in the southwestern region of the state.

Population0
Coordinates40.2928500, -80.2003400
Altitude322
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: Hickory Street (-80.200291, 40.292768)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.09 gal
41.99 L · about $49.51
Round trip
$99.01
22.18 gal · 83.98 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $49.51 $99.01
Mid-grade $4.93 $54.62 $109.24
Premium $5.31 $58.83 $117.66
Diesel $6.55 $72.64 $145.28

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Muse and Philadelphia. The current time is 13:48:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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