How far is Philadelphia, PA from Hyde, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Hyde, PA is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
256.04 mi
04h 50m
Flight
187.93 mi
302.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.93 mi
Kilometers
302.44 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.04 mi
Kilometers
412.05 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hyde
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Fri, Oct 16, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-10-15T17:42
Arrive Hyde
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
127.8 mi
02h 25m
To Hyde
128.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    156.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    1747 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fullerton Street

    985 ft · 27 sec · Fullerton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1549 ft · 48 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto T208

    24 m · 4 sec · T208

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · T208

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
157 mi · 61%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 29%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 5%
Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.34 mi · 2%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

157 mi · 02h 51m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.2 mi
187.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
02h 25m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Hyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Philadelphia and 128.3 miles from Hyde.

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

The direct path is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.31 one way or $80.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Hyde.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

51 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Hyde. Straight-line distance: 187.93 mi (302.44 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
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#2 Hyde

Situated in central Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within Clearfield County along the banks of the West Branch Susquehanna River.

Population0
Coordinates41.0025600, -78.4625200
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Hyde (-78.46252, 41.00256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.2 L · about $40.31
Round trip
$80.62
18.06 gal · 68.4 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $40.31 $80.62
Mid-grade $4.93 $44.47 $88.95
Premium $5.31 $47.90 $95.81
Diesel $6.55 $59.15 $118.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Hyde. The current time is 17:42:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.