How far is Philadelphia, PA from Milford, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Milford, PA is about 243 miles (391.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Milford.
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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
217 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Ramada Road
1822 ft · 37 sec · Ramada Road
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
2806 ft · 56 sec · North Center Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
602 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Edgewood Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Edgewood Avenue
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Continue on Sr3015
777 ft · 16 sec · Sr3015
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Continue on Water Level Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Water Level Road
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Turn left onto Bando Road
1004 ft · 44 sec · Bando Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bando Road
1313 ft · 58 sec · Bando Road
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Continue on Bando Road
1096 ft · 48 sec · Bando Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bando Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Milford.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Philadelphia and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Milford?
The road trip is about 243 miles (391.1 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Philadelphia and 121.7 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.06 one way or $70.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Philadelphia and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Milford. Straight-line distance: 208.69 mi (335.85 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 Milford
Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 985 |
| Coordinates | 39.9531300, -79.1041900 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-79.10419, 39.95313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.51 | $85.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.31 | $102.62 |
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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