How far is Union City, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Union City, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.37 mi
06h 21m
Flight
278.92 mi
448.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.92 mi
Kilometers
448.88 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.37 mi
Kilometers
573.52 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, May 31, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Sun, May 31, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-30T23:36
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, May 31, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Union City
186.4 mi
03h 10m
To Philadelphia
169.9 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph E
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Titusville Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Erie Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street

  5. 5

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hydetown Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Spring Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Spring Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Diamond Street

    780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Titusville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Tionesta Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Route 36 and 62

    1833 ft · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    2843 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 208

    5 mi · 8 min · Route 208

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 208

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208

  19. 19

    Continue on North School Street

    2090 ft · 41 sec · North School Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 322

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    205.8 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  31. 31

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  33. 33

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  34. 34

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  39. 39

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  41. 41

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
206 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 21%
Colonel Drake Highway
13.5 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 4%
William Flinn Highway
12.4 mi · 3%
Route 208
12.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

206 mi · 03h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.5 mi
278.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
03h 10m from Union City
Leave By
11:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Union City 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 Union City to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.4 miles from Union City and 169.9 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.36 one way or $102.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Union City and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

88 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 278.92 mi (448.88 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,097
Coordinates41.8995000, -79.8453300
Altitude385
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: North Main Street (-79.845356, 41.899499)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.6 L · about $51.36
Round trip
$102.72
25.14 gal · 95.2 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.36 $102.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.81 $115.62
Premium $4.95 $62.27 $124.54
Diesel $5.98 $75.17 $150.34

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:36:59.

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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.