How far is Philadelphia, PA from Hemlock Farms, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Hemlock Farms, PA is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.37 mi
03h 08m
Flight
95.2 mi
153.21 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Philadelphia.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.2 mi
Kilometers
153.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.37 mi
Kilometers
230.73 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hemlock Farms
Thu, Oct 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Fri, Oct 16, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Hemlock Farms
Thu, Oct 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
71.6 mi
01h 34m
To Hemlock Farms
71.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Hemlock Farms.

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

    72 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 423: Tobyhanna

    1532 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2827 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    138 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Church Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    2794 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry

    1604 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto PA-739

    1.6 mi · 3 min · PA-739

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Forest Drive

    1.6 km · 4 min · Forest Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    985 ft · 43 sec · Hickory Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 47%
Main Street
17.8 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
8.98 mi · 6%
I 380 North
7.63 mi · 5%
Church Street
5.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

67.3 mi · 01h 13m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 34m from Philadelphia
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Hemlock Farms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Hemlock Farms?

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Philadelphia and 71.8 miles from Hemlock Farms.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Hemlock Farms.

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 Hemlock Farms. Straight-line distance: 95.2 mi (153.21 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Hemlock Farms

Situated within Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies in the heart of the Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.3267600, -75.0365600
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Hemlock Farms (-75.03656, 41.32676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.15 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
10.12 gal · 38.3 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.93 $24.92 $49.84
Premium $5.31 $26.84 $53.69
Diesel $6.55 $33.14 $66.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Hemlock Farms. The current time is 20:46:01.

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.