How far is Philadelphia, PA from Henderson, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Henderson, PA is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.42 mi
05h 38m
Flight
231.78 mi
373.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.78 mi
Kilometers
373.02 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.42 mi
Kilometers
486.69 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Fri, May 1, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Fri, May 1, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-05-01T02:45
Arrive Henderson
Fri, May 1, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
151.1 mi
02h 49m
To Henderson
151.4 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    205.6 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Route 322

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 322

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Simpson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Simpson Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto C L School Road

    1437 ft · 39 sec · C L School Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Kingsville Road

    1345 ft · 37 sec · Kingsville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
206 mi · 68%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 25%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Route 322
1.05 mi
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

206 mi · 03h 43m

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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.6 mi
231.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
02h 49m from Philadelphia
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Philadelphia and 151.4 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.60 one way or $87.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

82 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 231.78 mi (373.02 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
Henderson

#2 Henderson

Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Population1,749
Coordinates41.1745100, -79.2767100
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Henderson (-79.27671, 41.17451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.67 gal
40.4 L · about $43.60
Round trip
$87.20
21.34 gal · 80.8 L
Estimated CO2
94.8 kg one way
Round trip: 189.6 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.60 $87.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.07 $98.14
Premium $4.95 $52.86 $105.72
Diesel $5.98 $63.81 $127.61

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Henderson. The current time is 02:45:27.

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.