How far is Philadelphia, PA from Huston, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Huston, PA is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Huston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Huston.
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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
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Ramada Road
1822 ft · 37 sec · Ramada Road
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
2806 ft · 56 sec · North Center Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
589 ft · 13 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Tayman Avenue
1620 ft · 32 sec · Tayman Avenue
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Continue on New Centerville Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · New Centerville Road
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Continue on Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road
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Continue on Park Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street
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Continue on Logan Place
660 ft · 23 sec · Logan Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hugart Street
87 m · 12 sec · Hugart Street
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Continue on Latrobe Avenue
1094 ft · 48 sec · Latrobe Avenue
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Continue on Draketown Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road
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Turn left onto Fireweed Road
97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fireweed Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Huston.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Philadelphia and Widespread Frost near Huston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Huston?
The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Philadelphia and 132.2 miles from Huston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.04 one way or $76.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Philadelphia and Widespread Frost near Huston.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
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 Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Huston. Straight-line distance: 223.41 mi (359.54 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 Huston
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.8295200, -79.3753100 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huston (-79.37531, 39.82952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $38.04 | $76.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.82 | $85.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.67 | $111.35 |
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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