How far is Parkside, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Parkside, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.81 mi
02h 03m
Flight
79.51 mi
127.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.51 mi
Kilometers
127.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.51 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Parkside
Thu, Oct 15, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkside
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkside
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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Parkside
53.5 mi
01h 01m
To Philadelphia
54.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Browns Hill Road

    18 m · 10 sec · Browns Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paradsise Valley Road

    2941 ft · 1 min · Paradsise Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 611

    114 m · 14 sec · Route 611

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2918 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  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 Parkside 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 35%
PA 33 South
24 mi · 22%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
15.7 mi · 15%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 12%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Keystone Shortway
3.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
01h 01m from Parkside
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkside 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 Parkside to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Parkside and 54.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkside and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkside and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 79.51 mi (127.96 km).

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#1 Parkside

Situated within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough is geographically positioned in the Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.1012000, -75.2504600
Altitude217
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: Browns Hill Road (-75.250372, 41.100802)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.93
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $16.96 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.93 $18.72 $37.43
Premium $5.31 $20.16 $40.32
Diesel $6.55 $24.89 $49.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkside and Philadelphia. The current time is 16:45:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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