How far is Philadelphia, PA from Paupack, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Paupack, PA is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.94 mi
02h 58m
Flight
99.77 mi
160.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.77 mi
Kilometers
160.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.94 mi
Kilometers
218.78 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paupack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Paupack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
68 mi
01h 29m
To Paupack
68 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 423: Tobyhanna

    1532 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2827 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    138 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Church Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    2794 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton

    1320 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Fairview Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairview Lake Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Gumbletown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gumbletown Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gumbletown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 50%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 9%
Main Street
9.96 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
8.98 mi · 7%
I 380 North
7.63 mi · 6%
Church Street
5.5 mi · 4%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
99.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 29m from Philadelphia
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Paupack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Philadelphia and 68 miles from Paupack.

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

The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Paupack.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Paupack. Straight-line distance: 99.77 mi (160.57 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
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#2 Paupack

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,727
Coordinates41.3962000, -75.1962900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Paupack (-75.19629, 41.3962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.23
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.61 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.08 $44.15
Premium $4.95 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.98 $28.70 $57.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Paupack. The current time is 02:14:23.

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.