How far is Philadelphia, PA from Centre Hall, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Centre Hall, PA is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Centre Hall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Centre Hall.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
19.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Potters Mills
1393 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Route 322
4 m · 1 sec · Old Route 322
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322
1888 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 322
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Turn left onto Old Fort Road
38 m · 14 sec · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Decator Alley
67 m · 22 sec · Decator Alley
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Turn left onto North Miles Alley
18 m · 4 sec · North Miles Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miles Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Centre Hall.
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
78.8 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Centre Hall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Centre Hall?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Conewago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Philadelphia and 92.6 miles from Centre Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Centre Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Conewago
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 Conewago.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Centre Hall. Straight-line distance: 146.41 mi (235.63 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Centre Hall
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.8475600, -77.6861100 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre Hall (-77.68611, 40.84756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.35 | $64.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.05 | $78.10 |
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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