How far is Stewartstown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Stewartstown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
97.54 mi
01h 59m
Flight
76.96 mi
123.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.96 mi
Kilometers
123.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.54 mi
Kilometers
156.97 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 30, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Stewartstown
Sat, May 30, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stewartstown
2026-05-30T15:17
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 30, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stewartstown
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
Franklin
PA

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Stewartstown
48.7 mi
00h 59m
To Philadelphia
48.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pennsylvania Avenue

    954 ft · 37 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Heather Drive

    640 ft · 36 sec · Heather Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woolen Mill Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Woolen Mill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Park Road

    86 m · 6 sec · New Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Graceton Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Graceton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Whiteford Road

    8.8 mi · 16 min · Whiteford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dublin Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dublin Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Conowingo Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Conowingo Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Darlington Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Darlington Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Level Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Level Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway

    947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 26th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street

    911 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stewartstown 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 20%
Delaware Expressway
12.1 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 12%
Delaware Turnpike
10.5 mi · 11%
Whiteford Road
8.82 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 59m from Stewartstown
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stewartstown and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Stewartstown and 48.8 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stewartstown and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Newark

11 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

25 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stewartstown and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 76.96 mi (123.85 km).

Stewartstown

#1 Stewartstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,284
Coordinates39.7537100, -76.5913600
Altitude263
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: East Pennsylvania Avenue (-76.59136, 39.753791)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.11
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.06 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.95 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $5.98 $20.57 $41.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stewartstown and Philadelphia. The current time is 15:17:26.

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.