How far is Philadelphia, PA from Waterford, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Waterford, PA is about 381.1 miles (613.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
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 Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Waterford.
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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
205.6 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Route 322
4 mi · 5 min · Route 322
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North School Street
2090 ft · 35 sec · North School Street
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Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208
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Continue on Route 208
5 mi · 7 min · Route 208
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
1612 ft · 21 sec · Route 36 and 62
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Turn right onto Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on Plank Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Plank Road
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
946 ft · 23 sec · Perry Street
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Continue on Waterford Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street
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Continue on PA-97
6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Route 19
19 m · 1 sec · Route 19
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 19
1273 ft · 30 sec · Route 19
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Continue on High Street
2069 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Waterford.
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
206 mi · 03h 43m
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 Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Waterford?
The road trip is about 381.1 miles (613.4 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?
Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190 miles from Philadelphia and 191.2 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 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 $60.04 one way or $120.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Castanea
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 Castanea.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 286.65 mi (461.32 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 Waterford
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania within Erie County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,204 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9428300, -79.9845000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-79.9845, 41.94283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 613 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $60.04 | $120.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $66.24 | $132.48 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $71.35 | $142.70 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $88.10 | $176.20 |
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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