How far is Philadelphia, PA from Fayetteville, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Fayetteville, PA is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.22 mi
03h 07m
Flight
126.46 mi
203.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.46 mi
Kilometers
203.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.22 mi
Kilometers
249.81 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 PM EST
Return by in Philadelphia
Sat, Nov 7, 12:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-11-06T18:42
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:00 PM EST
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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Philadelphia
77.4 mi
01h 33m
To Fayetteville
77.8 mi
01h 33m

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
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 30 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Scotland

    990 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Black Gap Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Coldspring Road

    1102 ft · 30 sec · Coldspring Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Coldspring Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Coldspring Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 64%
Walnut Bottom Road
26.5 mi · 17%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 11%
Black Gap Road
3.2 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 1%
Coldspring Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
01h 33m from Philadelphia
Leave By
10:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Philadelphia and 77.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

20 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 126.46 mi (203.51 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 Fayetteville

Fayetteville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9112000, -77.5499900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Fayetteville (-77.54999, 39.9112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.25
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $24.12 $48.25
Mid-grade $4.82 $26.43 $52.86
Premium $5.27 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $6.58 $36.07 $72.14

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Fayetteville. The current time is 18:42:58.

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.