How far is Philadelphia, PA from Dunkard, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Dunkard, PA is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.6 miles (411.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Dunkard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Dunkard.
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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
236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill
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Turn left
8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto University Drive
13 mi · 15 min · University Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
1556 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Big Six Road
1022 ft · 17 sec · Big Six Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
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Continue on Morgantown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Morgantown Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Home Street
1601 ft · 27 sec · Home Street
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Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
2907 ft · 58 sec · Bobtown Road
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Turn right onto Taylortown Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Taylortown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Taylortown Road
674 ft · 30 sec · Taylortown Road
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Continue on Taylortown Road
746 ft · 38 sec · Taylortown Road
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Turn left onto Shelby Lane
35 m · 5 sec · Shelby Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelby Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Dunkard.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near Dunkard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Dunkard?
The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.6 miles from Philadelphia and 155 miles from Dunkard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.6 miles (411.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 $44.66 one way or $89.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near Dunkard.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Dunkard. Straight-line distance: 255.59 mi (411.34 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 Dunkard
Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,210 |
| Coordinates | 39.7411900, -79.9747800 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunkard (-79.97478, 39.74119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.66 | $89.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.27 | $100.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.15 | $108.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.36 | $130.72 |
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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