How far is Philadelphia, PA from Lynn, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Lynn, PA is about 289 miles (465.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
288.98 mi
05h 29m
Flight
243.04 mi
391.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.04 mi
Kilometers
391.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.98 mi
Kilometers
465.07 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Philadelphia
144.3 mi
02h 44m
To Lynn
144.7 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    11 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh

    742 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto I 70 West: Washington PA

    81 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Constitution Street

    2148 ft · 2 min · West Constitution Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hancock Street

    1333 ft · 59 sec · North Hancock Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto North Liberty Street

    45 m · 6 sec · North Liberty Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 87%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 6%
I 70 West
16.3 mi · 6%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi
I 76 West
0.46 mi
West Constitution Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 44m from Philadelphia
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289 miles (465.1 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Philadelphia and 144.7 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.68 one way or $83.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 243.04 mi (391.13 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
Lynn

#2 Lynn

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population4,440
Coordinates40.0925700, -79.7539300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Lynn (-79.75393, 40.09257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.6 L · about $41.68
Round trip
$83.35
20.4 gal · 77.2 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.68 $83.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.91 $93.82
Premium $4.95 $50.53 $101.06
Diesel $5.98 $61.00 $121.99

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Lynn. The current time is 06:53:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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