How far is Philadelphia, PA from Oakmont, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Oakmont, PA is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Oakmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Oakmont.
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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
279.6 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Turn left onto Hulton Bridge
1749 ft · 43 sec · Hulton Bridge
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Continue on Hulton Road
1183 ft · 35 sec · Hulton Road
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Turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard
1462 ft · 29 sec · Allegheny River Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allegheny River Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Oakmont.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oakmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Oakmont?
The road trip is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Philadelphia and 151.4 miles from Oakmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.60 one way or $87.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oakmont.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Oakmont. Straight-line distance: 249.85 mi (402.09 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 Oakmont
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,443 |
| Coordinates | 40.5217300, -79.8422700 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakmont (-79.84227, 40.52173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.07 | $98.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.86 | $105.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.81 | $127.61 |
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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