How far is Philadelphia, PA from Hollidaysburg, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Hollidaysburg, PA is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
230.56 mi
04h 23m
Flight
173.35 mi
278.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.35 mi
Kilometers
278.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.56 mi
Kilometers
371.05 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollidaysburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive Hollidaysburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Allen
PA

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Philadelphia
115.1 mi
02h 11m
To Hollidaysburg
115.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36, PA 164: Roaring Spring, Portage

    2483 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Woodbury Pike

    1058 ft · 27 sec · Woodbury Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Charger Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Charger Highway

  24. 24

    Keep left to continue on Charger Highway

    2008 ft · 38 sec · Charger Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Penn Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Penn Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Blair Street

    111 m · 11 sec · Blair Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    120 m · 19 sec · Clark Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Juniata Street

    96 m · 14 sec · South Juniata Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Juniata Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 79%
I 99 North
22.5 mi · 10%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 7%
Charger Highway
5.1 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi
PA 36
0.51 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen
02h 11m from Philadelphia
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Hollidaysburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Philadelphia and 115.5 miles from Hollidaysburg.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Hollidaysburg.

Stop Ideas Near Allen

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

21 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

30 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

40 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Hollidaysburg. Straight-line distance: 173.35 mi (278.98 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
Hollidaysburg

#2 Hollidaysburg

Borough of Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,632
Coordinates40.4272900, -78.3889000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Hollidaysburg (-78.3889, 40.42729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.8 L · about $33.26
Round trip
$66.52
16.28 gal · 61.6 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.26 $66.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.44 $74.87
Premium $4.95 $40.33 $80.65
Diesel $5.98 $48.68 $97.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Hollidaysburg. The current time is 01:59:20.

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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.