How far is Philadelphia, PA from Eden, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Eden, PA is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
254.95 mi
04h 58m
Flight
185.09 mi
297.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.09 mi
Kilometers
297.87 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.95 mi
Kilometers
410.31 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T07:02
Arrive Eden
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
127.4 mi
02h 29m
To Eden
127.6 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    153.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    2120 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Shawville Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shawville Croft Highway

    121 m · 14 sec · Shawville Croft Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Trout Run Road

    2.9 mi · 11 min · Trout Run Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Eden Road

    2420 ft · 2 min · Eden Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
153 mi · 60%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 29%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 5%
Shawville Highway
3.64 mi · 1%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Trout Run Road
2.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

153 mi · 02h 47m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
185.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
02h 29m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Philadelphia and 127.6 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

51 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Eden. Straight-line distance: 185.09 mi (297.87 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
Eden

#2 Eden

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,237
Coordinates41.1095000, -78.3427900
Altitude479
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Eden (-78.34279, 41.1095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.06 L · about $36.77
Round trip
$73.55
18 gal · 68.12 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.77 $73.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.39 $82.78
Premium $4.95 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.98 $53.82 $107.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Eden. The current time is 07:02:22.

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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.