How far is Philadelphia, PA from Factoryville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Factoryville, PA is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.82 mi
02h 50m
Flight
115.91 mi
186.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.91 mi
Kilometers
186.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.82 mi
Kilometers
223.41 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Factoryville
Fri, Nov 6, 1:11 PM EST
Return by in Philadelphia
Fri, Nov 6, 4:01 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-11-06T10:20
Arrive Factoryville
Fri, Nov 6, 1:11 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
69.4 mi
01h 25m
To Factoryville
69.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit

    745 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit

    836 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · Northern Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    90 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Abington Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left

    105 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Lackawanna Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lackawanna Trail

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Civic Club Way

    147 m · 17 sec · Civic Club Way

  24. 24

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1111 ft · 37 sec · College Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Church Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    39 m · 3 sec · Riverside Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 80%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 9%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
South Abington Road
3.37 mi · 2%
Lackawanna Trail
3.28 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 25m from Philadelphia
Leave By
12:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Factoryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Philadelphia and 69.5 miles from Factoryville.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 12:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Factoryville.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Factoryville. Straight-line distance: 115.91 mi (186.54 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
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#2 Factoryville

Situated in Wyoming County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 820 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.5631300, -75.7826900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Factoryville (-75.78269, 41.56313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.26
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $21.63 $43.26
Mid-grade $4.83 $23.68 $47.35
Premium $5.28 $25.89 $51.77
Diesel $6.59 $32.28 $64.56

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Factoryville. The current time is 10:20:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.