How far is Philadelphia, PA from Osceola Mills, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Osceola Mills, PA is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.07 mi
04h 36m
Flight
174.83 mi
281.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.83 mi
Kilometers
281.36 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.07 mi
Kilometers
355.77 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 16, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-16T02:18
Arrive Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Dauphin
PA

Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
110.4 mi
02h 18m
To Osceola Mills
110.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Osceola Mills.

  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

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Presqueisle Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Presqueisle Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    635 ft · 17 sec · South Front Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    146 m · 11 sec · West Maple Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Walton Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Stone Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stone Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Sarah Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Sarah Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Edwards Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Edwards Alley

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 36%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 34%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 8%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 8%
Port Matilda Highway
10.2 mi · 5%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dauphin
02h 18m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osceola Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Osceola Mills?

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Dauphin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Philadelphia and 110.7 miles from Osceola Mills.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.87 one way or $63.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osceola Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Dauphin

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

13 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

36 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

46 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Osceola Mills. Straight-line distance: 174.83 mi (281.36 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
Osceola Mills

#2 Osceola Mills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,058
Coordinates40.8500600, -78.2705700
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Osceola Mills (-78.27057, 40.85006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.53 L · about $31.87
Round trip
$63.74
15.6 gal · 59.06 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.87 $63.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.87 $71.74
Premium $4.95 $38.64 $77.28
Diesel $5.98 $46.64 $93.29

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Osceola Mills. The current time is 02:18:59.

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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.