How far is Philadelphia, PA from Middletown, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Middletown.
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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
24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
128 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Mountain Drive North
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Drive North
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Keep slight left to continue on Mountain Drive North
1.2 km · 1 min · Mountain Drive North
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Continue on Hayes Street
2801 ft · 2 min · Hayes Street
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Turn right onto Daly Avenue
2383 ft · 1 min · Daly Avenue
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Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stefko Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pembroke Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pembroke Road
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Continue on Freemansburg Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Freemansburg Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Willow Park Road
1972 ft · 56 sec · Willow Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Clear near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Middletown?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Philadelphia and 31.3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Clear near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Harleysville
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 Harleysville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 48.61 mi (78.23 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 Middletown
Middletown is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6439900, -75.3324000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-75.3324, 40.64399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.16 | $26.31 |
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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