How far is Spangler, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Spangler, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
262.72 mi
04h 27m
Flight
196.06 mi
315.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.06 mi
Kilometers
315.53 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.72 mi
Kilometers
422.81 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Spangler
Thu, Oct 15, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spangler
2026-10-15T14:41
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spangler
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 Spangler
130.5 mi
02h 13m
To Philadelphia
132.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bigler Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Bigler Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Theatre Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1632 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Plank Road

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Plank Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Center Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1539 ft · 53 sec · East High Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spangler 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 69%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
Plank Road
4.93 mi · 2%
North Center Street
3.09 mi · 1%
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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.7 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 13m from Spangler
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Spangler 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 Spangler to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 130.5 miles from Spangler and 132.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.38 one way or $82.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Spangler 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 Spangler and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 196.06 mi (315.53 km).

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#1 Spangler

Situated in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this formerly independent borough merged with neighboring Barnesboro on January 1, 2000, to form the new municipality of Northern Cambria.

Population0
Coordinates40.6428500, -78.7728000
Altitude447
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: Bigler Avenue (-78.772932, 40.642774)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.27 gal
35.09 L · about $41.38
Round trip
$82.76
18.54 gal · 70.18 L
Estimated CO2
82.4 kg one way
Round trip: 164.8 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $41.38 $82.76
Mid-grade $4.93 $45.65 $91.31
Premium $5.31 $49.18 $98.35
Diesel $6.55 $60.72 $121.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spangler and Philadelphia. The current time is 14:41:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.