How far is Philadelphia, PA from Coaldale, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Coaldale, PA is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 01h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Coaldale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Coaldale.
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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
56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
3106 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
128 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interchange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on East Catawissa Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Catawissa Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on East Patterson Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · East Patterson Street
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Continue on East Water Street
1626 ft · 36 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
987 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Phillips Street
1045 ft · 46 sec · East Phillips Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Phillips Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Coaldale.
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
56 mi · 01h 01m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Coaldale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Coaldale?
The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Philadelphia and 46 miles from Coaldale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Cloudy near Coaldale.
Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg
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 Coopersburg.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Coaldale. Straight-line distance: 71.74 mi (115.46 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 Coaldale
Located within the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, this Schuylkill County borough sits in the Panther Creek Valley between parallel ridges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8228700, -75.9068700 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coaldale (-75.90687, 40.82287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $4.37 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $21.26 | $42.53 |
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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