How far is Philadelphia, PA from Lake City, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Lake City, PA is about 298.3 miles (480 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.1 miles (351 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Lake City.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
179.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
2748 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 219: DuBois, Brockway
130 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rich Highway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Rich Highway
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Continue on Clark Street
683 ft · 23 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 28 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 28 North
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Turn right onto Game School Road
7.4 mi · 18 min · Game School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardsville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Swedetown Road
21 m · 3 sec · Swedetown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swedetown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Lake City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
180 mi · 03h 15m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Lake City?
The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from Philadelphia and 149.3 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.1 miles (351 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 5:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 218.1 mi (351 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 Lake City
Bourouh in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 2,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647800, -78.8855900 |
| Altitude | 521 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-78.88559, 41.36478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $42.98 | $85.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.12 | $104.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.91 | $125.82 |
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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