How far is Philadelphia, PA from Nicholson, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Nicholson, PA is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Nicholson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Nicholson.
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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
110.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
836 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
71 m · 6 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
38 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Take the ramp slight left
105 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lackawanna Trail
4.4 mi · 7 min · Lackawanna Trail
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Turn straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
122 m · 19 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
75 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
14 m · 2 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Nicholson.
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
111 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Nicholson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Nicholson?
The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Philadelphia and 72.3 miles from Nicholson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Nicholson.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Nicholson. Straight-line distance: 120.07 mi (193.23 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 Nicholson
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 705 |
| Coordinates | 41.6261900, -75.7804700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicholson (-75.78047, 41.62619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.40 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $24.60 | $49.19 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $26.90 | $53.79 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $33.57 | $67.14 |
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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