How far is Philadelphia, PA from Hummels Wharf, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Hummels Wharf, PA is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Hummels Wharf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Hummels Wharf.
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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
37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
869 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
1529 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on South Market Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Valley Avenue
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · South Front Street
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Turn slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South, US 15 South: Selinsgrove, Harrisburg
3076 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Susquehanna Trail
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Susquehanna Trail
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Turn left onto East Park Road
590 ft · 18 sec · East Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Old Trail
867 ft · 24 sec · North Old Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Old Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Hummels Wharf.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Hummels Wharf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Hummels Wharf?
The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Philadelphia and 71.9 miles from Hummels Wharf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Hummels Wharf.
Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Hummels Wharf. Straight-line distance: 106.93 mi (172.08 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 Hummels Wharf
Nestled along the western bank of the Susquehanna River, this community forms part of Snyder County in central Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8317500, -76.8358000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hummels Wharf (-76.8358, 40.83175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 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 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $26.90 | $53.79 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $33.21 | $66.42 |
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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