How far is Philadelphia, PA from Imperial, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Imperial, PA is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.3 miles (435 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Imperial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Imperial.
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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
270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, PA 978 South: Imperial
880 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Imperial, West Allegheny Schools, Raccoon Creek State Park
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Church Road
592 ft · 26 sec · Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Imperial.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Imperial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Imperial?
The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Philadelphia and 161.1 miles from Imperial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.3 miles (435 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.97 one way or $99.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Imperial.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 270.27 mi (434.96 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 Imperial
Situated in the western part of Allegheny County, this community is a census-designated place located within Findlay Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4495100, -80.2445000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Imperial (-80.2445, 40.44951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $4.41 | $49.97 | $99.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $54.70 | $109.40 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $59.80 | $119.61 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $74.58 | $149.15 |
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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