How far is Philadelphia, PA from Williamsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Williamsburg, PA is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Williamsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Williamsburg.
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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
124.6 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
723 ft · 12 sec · Newburg Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Run Road East
3 mi · 5 min · Spring Run Road East
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Continue on Spring Run Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1159 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · Ridgley Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
10.7 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Hartslog Valley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hartslog Valley Road
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Turn right onto Williamsburg Mountain Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Mountain Road
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Continue on Covedale Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · Covedale Road
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Continue on Locust Street
111 m · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
927 ft · 41 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Williamsburg.
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
125 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Partly Cloudy near Williamsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Williamsburg?
The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
New Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Philadelphia and 104.3 miles from Williamsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Cloudy near Williamsburg.
Stop Ideas Near New Cumberland
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 New Cumberland.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 164.02 mi (263.96 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 Williamsburg
Located in central Pennsylvania within Blair County, this borough sits at an elevation of 846 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4620200, -78.1997300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-78.19973, 40.46202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $4.46 | $32.77 | $65.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $38.94 | $77.88 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $48.08 | $96.15 |
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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