How far is South Uniontown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from South Uniontown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Uniontown and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Uniontown and Philadelphia.
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Start on 7th Street
33 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Wilmac Street
1114 ft · 51 sec · Wilmac Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixon Boulevard
1173 ft · 26 sec · Dixon Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Mount Vernon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fayette Street
100 m · 6 sec · West Fayette Street
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Turn left onto West South Street
916 ft · 28 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto Morgantown Street
70 m · 6 sec · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Pittsburgh Street
1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Take the ramp right
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 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 South Uniontown and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 04h 18m
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 South Uniontown and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Uniontown to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from South Uniontown and 144.2 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.16 one way or $88.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Uniontown and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Uniontown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 242.86 mi (390.85 km).
#1 South Uniontown
South Uniontown is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8928500, -79.7469900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $4.36 | $44.16 | $88.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $48.53 | $97.07 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $66.43 | $132.87 |
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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