How far is Philadelphia, PA from DuBois, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to DuBois, PA is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.76 mi
05h 08m
Flight
205.31 mi
330.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.31 mi
Kilometers
330.42 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.76 mi
Kilometers
440.57 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DuBois
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive DuBois
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
136.8 mi
02h 34m
To DuBois
137 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    175.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

    1961 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bee Line Highway

    585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    16 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 53 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    25 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 64%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 27%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Bee Line Highway
1.57 mi · 1%
East DuBois Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
205.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
02h 34m from Philadelphia
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near DuBois.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Philadelphia and 137 miles from DuBois.

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

The direct path is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.47 one way or $78.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and DuBois. Straight-line distance: 205.31 mi (330.42 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
DuBois

#2 DuBois

City of Pennsylvania

Population7,287
Coordinates41.1192300, -78.7600300
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: DuBois (-78.76003, 41.11923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $39.47
Round trip
$78.94
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.47 $78.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.43 $88.85
Premium $4.95 $47.86 $95.71
Diesel $5.98 $57.77 $115.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and DuBois. The current time is 02:16:06.

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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.