How far is Smith, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Smith, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 277 miles (445.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
277.03 mi
04h 35m
Flight
217.59 mi
350.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.59 mi
Kilometers
350.18 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.03 mi
Kilometers
445.84 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 PM EDT
Return by in Smith
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smith
2026-04-18T14:01
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smith
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Smith
130.4 mi
02h 17m
To Philadelphia
146.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cornell Road

    2920 ft · 1 min · Cornell Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Corporate Campus Drive

    1311 ft · 38 sec · Corporate Campus Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto William Penn Highway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

    1070 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cramer Pike

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Johns Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Johns Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  24. 24

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  27. 27

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smith 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 65%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 6%
William Penn Highway
11.8 mi · 4%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 3%
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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 17m from Smith
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smith and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277 miles (445.8 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Smith and 146.6 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.92 one way or $79.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smith and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smith and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 217.59 mi (350.18 km).

Smith

#1 Smith

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population4,347
Coordinates40.4484000, -79.2358700
Altitude332
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: Cornell Road (-79.236002, 40.448554)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
37 L · about $39.92
Round trip
$79.84
19.54 gal · 74 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.92 $79.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.93 $89.86
Premium $4.95 $48.40 $96.80
Diesel $5.98 $58.42 $116.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Smith and Philadelphia. The current time is 14:01:45.

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.