How far is Philadelphia, PA from Moscow, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Moscow, PA is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.01 mi
02h 32m
Flight
97.44 mi
156.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.44 mi
Kilometers
156.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.01 mi
Kilometers
201.19 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Moscow
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Philadelphia
62.5 mi
01h 16m
To Moscow
62.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

    72 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 435, 507: Gouldsboro

    1745 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Drinker Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Drinker Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1480 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 54%
I 380 North
13 mi · 10%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
8.98 mi · 7%
435
4.21 mi · 3%
Drinker Turnpike
3.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

67.3 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 16m from Philadelphia
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Moscow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Philadelphia and 62.5 miles from Moscow.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Moscow.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 97.44 mi (156.82 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
Moscow

#2 Moscow

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population2,026
Coordinates41.3367500, -75.5185200
Altitude476
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Moscow (-75.51852, 41.33675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.04
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.02 $36.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.28 $40.56
Premium $4.95 $21.85 $43.69
Diesel $5.98 $26.37 $52.74

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Moscow. The current time is 02:41:06.

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.