How far is Philadelphia, PA from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Medford, OR is about 2963.8 miles (4769.8 km), with a travel time of about 52h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2455.4 miles (3951.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 104h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 52h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Medford.
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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
327.3 mi · 5 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
53.8 mi · 59 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
187.4 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
135.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
82 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
102 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
580.6 mi · 9 hr 35 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
515.2 mi · 8 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
2999 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville
1465 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Continue on Route 395
64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Route 395
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Feather Lake Highway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Feather Lake Highway
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Continue on Old Station Road
8.7 mi · 11 min · Old Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
77.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Medford
1401 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Highland Drive
1233 ft · 23 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto East Barnett Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Barnett Road
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Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1071 ft · 35 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto South Fir Street
1600 ft · 46 sec · South Fir Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Medford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
581 mi · 09h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Medford?
The road trip is about 2963.8 miles (4769.8 km) and usually takes 52h 11m 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?
North Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1461.8 miles from Philadelphia and 1502 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2455.4 miles (3951.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 508.4 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 EDT. 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 $469.25 one way or $938.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 929.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Philadelphia and Medford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near North Platte
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 North Platte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Medford. Straight-line distance: 2455.4 mi (3951.58 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 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4770 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 98h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 74h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 59h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 49h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 42h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 36h 58m |
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 | $4.49 | $469.25 | $938.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $516.73 | $1,033.46 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $557.41 | $1,114.82 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $691.80 | $1,383.59 |
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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