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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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 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 423: Tobyhanna
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
2827 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
138 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Church Street
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Continue on Carlton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road
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Turn straight onto South Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton
1320 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Lake Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairview Lake Road
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Turn left onto Gumbletown Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gumbletown Road
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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.
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
67.3 mi · 01h 13m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slatington.
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Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Paupack. Straight-line distance: 99.77 mi (160.57 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 Paupack
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 3,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3962000, -75.1962900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paupack (-75.19629, 41.3962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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