How far is Parkville, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Parkville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkville and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville and Philadelphia.
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Start on Baltimore Street
1268 ft · 20 sec · Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Black Rock Road
640 ft · 25 sec · Black Rock Road
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Turn left onto Baer Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Baer Avenue
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Turn right onto York Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · York Street
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Continue on York Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · York Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
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11
Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East
607 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Belmont Street
578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto North Hills Road
1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkville and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Parkville and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkville to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Parkville and 60.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Parkville and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Reamstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkville and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 96.16 mi (154.75 km).
#1 Parkville
Parkville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7812100, -76.9633100 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $20.79 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $22.73 | $45.46 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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