How far is Silver Spring, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
131.3 mi
02h 27m
Flight
94.54 mi
152.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.54 mi
Kilometers
152.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.3 mi
Kilometers
211.3 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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
Bethlehem
PA

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

From Silver Spring
65.6 mi
01h 13m
To Philadelphia
65.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymondskill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Raymondskill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 209

    16.8 mi · 30 min · Route 209

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  12. 12

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

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 29%
US 209 south to PA 33 south
25.2 mi · 19%
Route 209
16.8 mi · 13%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
15.7 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 10%
Milford Road
7.08 mi · 5%
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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
01h 13m from Silver Spring
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Silver Spring and 65.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Spring and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

66 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

69 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 94.54 mi (152.14 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
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: Raymondskill Road (-74.848801, 41.299541)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.84
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.92 $37.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.29 $42.59
Premium $4.95 $22.94 $45.87
Diesel $5.98 $27.69 $55.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Philadelphia. The current time is 02:50:59.

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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.