How far is Saxonburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Saxonburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saxonburg and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saxonburg and Philadelphia.
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Start on Water Street
8 m · 2 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto North Rebecca Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Rebecca Street
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Continue on Freeport Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Freeport Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ekastown Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ekastown Road
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Turn left onto Sarver Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sarver Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pike Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Pike Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale
1293 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Russellton
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Hite Road
1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road
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Turn left onto Russellton Road
1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road
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Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road
1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
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Continue on Pearl Avenue
1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road
1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 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 Saxonburg and Philadelphia.
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
280 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Saxonburg and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saxonburg to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Saxonburg and 159.2 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.05 one way or $92.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saxonburg and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saxonburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 250.8 mi (403.63 km).
#1 Saxonburg
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,425 |
| Coordinates | 40.7539500, -79.8100500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| 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: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.83 | $103.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.83 | $111.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.39 | $134.79 |
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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