How far is Philadelphia, PA from Pocono Pines, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Pocono Pines, PA is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.38 mi
02h 06m
Flight
81.21 mi
130.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.21 mi
Kilometers
130.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.38 mi
Kilometers
163.16 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocono Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-18T23:24
Arrive Pocono Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
50.7 mi
01h 03m
To Pocono Pines
50.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Pocono Pines.

  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 right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Long Pond Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Pond Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stoney Hollow Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Stoney Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Paxmont Drive

    122 m · 24 sec · Paxmont Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pocono Crest Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Pocono Crest Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pocono Crest Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 66%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 12%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 3%
Stoney Hollow Road
3.42 mi · 3%
Long Pond Road
1.74 mi · 2%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 1%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 03m from Philadelphia
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Pocono Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Pocono Pines?

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Philadelphia and 50.7 miles from Pocono Pines.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Pocono Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Pocono Pines. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.69 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 Pocono Pines

Census designated place

Population1,409
Coordinates41.1067500, -75.4543500
Altitude550
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Pocono Pines (-75.45435, 41.10675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.46 $32.93
Premium $4.95 $17.74 $35.47
Diesel $5.98 $21.41 $42.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Pocono Pines. The current time is 23:24:46.

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.