How far is Philadelphia, PA from Hunlock, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Hunlock, PA is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Hunlock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Hunlock.
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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
85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakridge Road
628 ft · 22 sec · Oakridge Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Run Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Laurel Run Road
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Continue on East Northampton Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Northampton Street
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Turn straight onto Lehigh Street
962 ft · 41 sec · Lehigh Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Walnut Street
91 m · 15 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Street
41 m · 10 sec · Metcalf Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
134 m · 17 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
2524 ft · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Turn left onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
2434 ft · 1 min · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Cross Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2718 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Allen Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Allen Street
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Turn right onto Main Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Sorbertown Hill Road
37 m · 5 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Hunlock.
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
85.6 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hunlock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Hunlock?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Philadelphia and 62 miles from Hunlock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hunlock.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
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 Schnecksville.
White Haven, PA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Hunlock. Straight-line distance: 99.33 mi (159.85 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 Hunlock
Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,388 |
| Coordinates | 41.2095300, -76.0818700 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hunlock (-76.08187, 41.20953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.86 | $35.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
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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