How far is Rayne, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Rayne, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.47 mi
04h 47m
Flight
210.69 mi
339.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.69 mi
Kilometers
339.07 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.47 mi
Kilometers
449.76 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Rayne
Sat, May 23, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rayne
2026-05-23T09:20
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rayne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Rayne
140.9 mi
02h 23m
To Philadelphia
138.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rayne and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rayne and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Route 403 Highway North

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 403 Highway North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Larch Road

    141 m · 21 sec · Larch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Larch Road

    3165 ft · 2 min · Larch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hickory Road

    2763 ft · 2 min · Hickory Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawna Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Shawna Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Philadelphia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    1052 ft · 16 sec · Crawford Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 40th Street

    106 m · 5 sec · 40th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bigler Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Theatre Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1632 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Plank Road

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Plank Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Center Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1539 ft · 53 sec · East High Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayne and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 65%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 10%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
Plank Road
4.93 mi · 2%
North Center Street
3.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
210.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 23m from Rayne
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rayne and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rayne to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Rayne and 138.5 miles from Philadelphia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rayne and Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rayne and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 210.69 mi (339.07 km).

Rayne

#1 Rayne

Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Population2,781
Coordinates40.7381200, -79.0300300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 403 (-79.030484, 40.737926)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.33 L · about $40.29
Round trip
$80.58
19.72 gal · 74.66 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.29 $80.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.35 $90.69
Premium $4.95 $48.85 $97.69
Diesel $5.98 $58.96 $117.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rayne and Philadelphia. The current time is 09:20:58.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.