How far is Philadelphia, PA from Hemlock, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Hemlock, PA is about 332.3 miles (534.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Hemlock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Hemlock.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165.5 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
2880 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto State Park Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue
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Continue on Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road
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Continue on Highland Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road
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Take the exit slight right
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue East
805 ft · 33 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue East
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Turn right onto Hemlock Street
1993 ft · 1 min · Hemlock Street
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Continue on Hemlock Road
3.5 mi · 13 min · Hemlock Road
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Turn right
30 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Hemlock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
166 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Hemlock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Hemlock?
The road trip is about 332.3 miles (534.8 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166 miles from Philadelphia and 166.3 miles from Hemlock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.89 one way or $95.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Hemlock.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Garden.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Hemlock. Straight-line distance: 241.89 mi (389.28 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hemlock
Township in western Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.8492300, -79.0575400 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hemlock (-79.05754, 41.84923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.90 | $107.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.06 | $116.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.09 | $140.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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