How far is Philadelphia, PA from Rockland, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Rockland, PA is about 335.7 miles (540.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Rockland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Rockland.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
230.1 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Shot Gun Club Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Shot Gun Club Road
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Continue on T361
1.1 mi · 4 min · T361
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Turn left onto Rockland Township Road
540 ft · 25 sec · Rockland Township Road
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Turn right onto Warner Road
909 ft · 40 sec · Warner Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Warner Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Warner Road
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Turn left onto Pittsville Road
581 ft · 27 sec · Pittsville Road
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Turn right onto Rockland Station Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockland Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Rockland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
230 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Rockland?
The road trip is about 335.7 miles (540.2 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Philadelphia and 168 miles from Rockland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.42 one way or $96.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockland.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
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 Spring Garden.
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White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 256.4 mi (412.64 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 Rockland
Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 41.2322800, -79.7517200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockland (-79.75172, 41.23228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $48.42 | $96.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.70 | $117.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.86 | $141.73 |
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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