How far is Philadelphia, PA from Palmer, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Palmer, PA is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
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
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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 Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Palmer.
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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
236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill
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Turn left
8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto University Drive
10.7 mi · 12 min · University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 21
2554 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto McClellandtown Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · McClellandtown Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2070 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
131 m · 21 sec · High Street
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Continue on Corob Street
1599 ft · 1 min · Corob Street
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Turn right onto Edenborn Road
51 m · 3 sec · Edenborn Road
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Continue on Ball Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ball Hill Road
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Turn left onto Sr3013
2360 ft · 2 min · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Croushore Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Croushore Road
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Turn right onto Tank Hill Road
61 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tank Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Palmer.
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
237 mi · 04h 18m
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Palmer?
The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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 149.3 miles from Philadelphia and 149.8 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252 miles (405.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 5:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.15 one way or $86.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.
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 Palmer. Straight-line distance: 251.97 mi (405.5 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 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-79.91977, 39.91174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $43.15 | $86.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.57 | $97.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.31 | $104.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.15 | $126.30 |
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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