How far is Philadelphia, PA from Milesburg, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Milesburg, PA is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
215.74 mi
04h 06m
Flight
153.84 mi
247.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.84 mi
Kilometers
247.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.74 mi
Kilometers
347.2 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milesburg
Sun, May 31, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, May 31, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-05-31T04:40
Arrive Milesburg
Sun, May 31, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Freeland
PA

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
107.7 mi
02h 03m
To Milesburg
108 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    118.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 150 , US 220 Alt. south: Milesburg, Blanchard

    1731 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Milesburg, Bellefonte, State College

    932 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Milesburg, Bellefonte, State College

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
119 mi · 55%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 35%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
PA 150
2.39 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

119 mi · 02h 10m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeland
02h 03m from Philadelphia
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Milesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Freeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Philadelphia and 108 miles from Milesburg.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Milesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Freeland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

17 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

25 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

48 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Exton

113 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Milesburg. Straight-line distance: 153.84 mi (247.58 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
Milesburg

#2 Milesburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,064
Coordinates40.9417300, -77.7850000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Milesburg (-77.785, 40.94173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.82 L · about $31.09
Round trip
$62.19
15.22 gal · 57.64 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.09 $62.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.00 $70.00
Premium $4.95 $37.70 $75.40
Diesel $5.98 $45.51 $91.02

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Milesburg. The current time is 04:40:45.

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.