How far is Philadelphia, PA from Albion, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Albion, PA is about 410.5 miles (660.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
410.45 mi
07h 37m
Flight
302.76 mi
487.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.76 mi
Kilometers
487.25 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
410.45 mi
Kilometers
660.56 km
Drive Time
07h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Mon, Apr 20, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T10:12
Arrive Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
205 mi
03h 48m
To Albion
205.4 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Route 6N

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 63%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 18%
I 79 North
49 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 3%
Route 6N
9.52 mi · 2%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.7 mi
302.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
03h 48m from Philadelphia
Leave By
8:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Albion?

The road trip is about 410.5 miles (660.6 km) and usually takes 07h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205 miles from Philadelphia and 205.4 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.17 one way or $118.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Albion. Straight-line distance: 302.76 mi (487.25 km).

Philadelphia

#1 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
Albion

#2 Albion

Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population1,445
Coordinates41.8906100, -80.3664500
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Albion (-80.36645, 41.89061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 661 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.48 gal
54.83 L · about $59.17
Round trip
$118.33
28.96 gal · 109.66 L
Estimated CO2
128.7 kg one way
Round trip: 257.4 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $59.17 $118.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $66.59 $133.19
Premium $4.95 $71.73 $143.47
Diesel $5.98 $86.59 $173.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Albion. The current time is 10:12:07.

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.