How far is Philadelphia, PA from West Leechburg, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to West Leechburg, PA is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and West Leechburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and West Leechburg.
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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
251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
1791 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 66
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 66
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Turn straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Belle Vue Road
63 m · 4 sec · La Belle Vue Road
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Exit the roundabout onto La Belle Vue Road
1.2 km · 1 min · La Belle Vue Road
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Turn right onto Towne Center Drive
142 m · 11 sec · Towne Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Leechburg Hill Road
1872 ft · 46 sec · South Leechburg Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto South Gosser Hill Road
1124 ft · 31 sec · South Gosser Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gosser Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and West Leechburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 04h 35m
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 Partly Sunny near West Leechburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to West Leechburg?
The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Philadelphia and 152.2 miles from West Leechburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239 miles (384.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 5:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near West Leechburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and West Leechburg. Straight-line distance: 238.99 mi (384.61 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 West Leechburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 40.6222900, -79.6128200 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Leechburg (-79.61282, 40.62229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $43.84 | $87.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.35 | $98.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.16 | $106.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.17 | $128.33 |
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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