How far is Point, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Point, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 208 miles (334.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point and Philadelphia.
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Start on Gordon Road
20 m · 10 sec · Gordon Road
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Turn sharp left onto Point Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Point Road
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Turn slight right onto Tulls Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Tulls Hill Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane
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Turn left onto Business 220
1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Point and Philadelphia.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Point and Rain Showers Likely near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 208 miles (334.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Lower Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Point and 103.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.99 one way or $59.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Point and Rain Showers Likely near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Lower Allen
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 Lower Allen.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 182.04 mi (292.97 km).
#1 Point
Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,582 |
| Coordinates | 40.0775800, -78.6003000 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4.09 | $29.99 | $59.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.76 | $67.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.36 | $72.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.89 | $87.79 |
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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