How far is Philadelphia, PA from Glade, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Glade, PA is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
225.5 mi
04h 26m
Flight
196.04 mi
315.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.04 mi
Kilometers
315.5 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.5 mi
Kilometers
362.9 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glade
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 16, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-16T11:49
Arrive Glade
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Philadelphia
112.5 mi
02h 13m
To Glade
113 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Huckleberry Highway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Huckleberry Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sulfer Run Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Sulfer Run Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sulfer Run Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 80%
Lincoln Highway
16.9 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 7%
Huckleberry Highway
4.84 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi
Weber Lane
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 13m from Philadelphia
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Philadelphia and 113 miles from Glade.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glade.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Glade. Straight-line distance: 196.04 mi (315.5 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
Glade

#2 Glade

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates39.9959100, -78.8661300
Altitude695
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Glade (-78.86613, 39.99591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.12 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.05
15.92 gal · 60.24 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.52 $65.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.95 $39.43 $78.87
Diesel $5.98 $47.60 $95.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Glade. The current time is 11:49:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.