How far is Philadelphia, PA from Portage, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Portage, PA is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Portage.
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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
181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Claysburg, King
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
2036 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Dunnings Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dunnings Highway
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Turn left onto Polecat Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Polecat Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnstown Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Johnstown Road
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Continue on Puritan Road
5 mi · 9 min · Puritan Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2164 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
575 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Portage.
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
181 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Portage?
The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Philadelphia and 118.2 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.04 one way or $68.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Portage. Straight-line distance: 187.65 mi (302 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 Portage
Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,351 |
| Coordinates | 40.3886800, -78.6722400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portage (-78.67224, 40.38868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $34.04 | $68.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.81 | $99.63 |
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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