How far is Schuylkill Haven, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Schuylkill Haven, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.8 mi
01h 45m
Flight
70.81 mi
113.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.81 mi
Kilometers
113.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.8 mi
Kilometers
149.35 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, May 14, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in Schuylkill Haven
Thu, May 14, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schuylkill Haven
2026-05-14T15:33
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, May 14, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schuylkill Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Schuylkill Haven
46.4 mi
00h 52m
To Philadelphia
46.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schuylkill Haven and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    23 m · 5 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schuylkill Haven 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 40%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 23%
East Main Street
13.1 mi · 14%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 14%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 52m from Schuylkill Haven
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Schuylkill Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schuylkill Haven to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Schuylkill Haven and 46.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Schuylkill Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emmaus, 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 Emmaus.

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schuylkill Haven and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 70.81 mi (113.96 km).

Schuylkill Haven

#1 Schuylkill Haven

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population5,086
Coordinates40.6306500, -76.1710500
Altitude169
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: High Street (-76.171159, 40.630545)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.80
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.40 $26.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.08 $30.17
Premium $4.95 $16.25 $32.50
Diesel $5.98 $19.61 $39.23

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Schuylkill Haven and Philadelphia. The current time is 15:33:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.