How far is Philadelphia, PA from Clinton, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Clinton, PA is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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
324.58 mi
06h 13m
Flight
273.17 mi
439.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.17 mi
Kilometers
439.63 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.58 mi
Kilometers
522.36 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sat, May 30, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, May 31, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-05-30T13:22
Arrive Clinton
Sat, May 30, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 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
11:34 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
162.1 mi
03h 06m
To Clinton
162.6 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Airport Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Clinton, Raccoon Creek State Park

    31 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Clinton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    103 m · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hamilton Lane

    624 ft · 27 sec · Hamilton Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 83%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 8%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 5%
Airport Expressway
5.72 mi · 2%
Airport Parkway
1.96 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
273.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 06m from Philadelphia
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Philadelphia and 162.6 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 $46.78 one way or $93.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 273.17 mi (439.63 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
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population1,229
Coordinates40.4895100, -80.2945100
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Clinton (-80.29451, 40.48951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.36 L · about $46.78
Round trip
$93.57
22.9 gal · 86.72 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.78 $93.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.66 $105.32
Premium $4.95 $56.72 $113.45
Diesel $5.98 $68.47 $136.94

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Clinton. The current time is 13:22:35.

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.