How far is Washington, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Washington, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Philadelphia.
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Start on Whiskey Run Road
4 m · 5 sec · Whiskey Run Road
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Turn right onto Roxbury Road
1 mi · 2 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Enola Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Enola Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Enola Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1079 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp right
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 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 Washington 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
124 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Washington and 60.4 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.74 one way or $39.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Cornwall
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 Cornwall.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Lancaster station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 123.56 mi (198.85 km).
#1 Washington
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 40.2023100, -77.4780400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.09 | $19.74 | $39.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.21 | $44.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.88 | $57.77 |
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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