How far is Philadelphia, PA from Chinchilla, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Chinchilla, PA is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Chinchilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Chinchilla.
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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
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
102.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Forge, Taylor
1106 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Union Street
149 m · 11 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto South Keyser Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Keyser Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 11 North
1250 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway
2730 ft · 51 sec · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Northern Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Scott Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Scott Road
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Turn left onto Robinson Street
566 ft · 25 sec · Robinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Chinchilla.
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 Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
102 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Chinchilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Chinchilla?
The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Philadelphia and 64.1 miles from Chinchilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Chinchilla.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
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 Schnecksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Chinchilla. Straight-line distance: 108.59 mi (174.76 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 Chinchilla
Situated in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies immediately north of the city of Scranton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4750800, -75.6771300 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinchilla (-75.67713, 41.47508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $4.39 | $19.82 | $39.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $21.75 | $43.51 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
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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