How far is Philadelphia, PA from Matamoras, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Matamoras, PA is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Matamoras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Matamoras.
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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 · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
11 mi · 15 min · Delaware Expressway
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Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scudder Falls Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
1121 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
130 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
12 mi · 15 min · NJ 31
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Take the exit slight right
567 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on West Mill Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Mill Road
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Turn left onto Schooley's Mountain Road
5 mi · 8 min · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Willow Grove Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Grove Street
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Turn left onto Bilby Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bilby Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allamuchy Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Allamuchy Road
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Continue on Hackettstown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hackettstown Road
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Continue on Decker Pond Road
2068 ft · 38 sec · Decker Pond Road
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Turn left onto Kennedy Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Road
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Turn right onto Wolf's Corner Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wolf's Corner Road
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Continue on Springdale - Greendell Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Springdale - Greendell Road
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Continue on Springdale - Greendale Road
1509 ft · 32 sec · Springdale - Greendale Road
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Continue on Greendale Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Greendale Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street
103 m · 18 sec · Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Hampton House Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Hampton House Road
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Continue on Ross Corner-Sussex Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ross Corner-Sussex Road
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Continue on Loomis Avenue
1916 ft · 53 sec · Loomis Avenue
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Continue on Loomis Avenue
571 ft · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue
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Continue on Bank Street
1138 ft · 15 sec · Bank Street
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Continue on Clove Avenue
12.3 mi · 18 min · Clove Avenue
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Pike Street
2879 ft · 1 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Mid-Delaware Bridge
675 ft · 21 sec · Mid-Delaware Bridge
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1011 ft · 40 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
15 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Matamoras.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.8 mi · 00h 24m
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 Mostly Sunny near Matamoras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Matamoras?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Riegelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Philadelphia and 63.4 miles from Matamoras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Matamoras.
Stop Ideas Near Riegelsville
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 Riegelsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Matamoras. Straight-line distance: 100.84 mi (162.28 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 Matamoras
Situated in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania, this Pike County borough lies along the western bank of the Delaware River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3687000, -74.7001600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matamoras (-74.70016, 41.3687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $4.46 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $21.97 | $43.93 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $29.21 | $58.43 |
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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