How far is Quincy, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Quincy, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Philadelphia.
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Start on Shoestring Hill Road
24 m · 6 sec · Shoestring Hill Road
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Turn right onto Anthony Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anthony Highway
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Turn left onto Manheim Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wayne Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway
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Continue on Wayne Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
552 ft · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
31.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
914 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Turn left onto South West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Quincy 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
99.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Quincy and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Quincy and 83.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Quincy and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Colebrook
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 Colebrook.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 128.23 mi (206.37 km).
#1 Quincy
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,451 |
| Coordinates | 39.8034300, -77.5744400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $24.07 | $48.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
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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