How far is Waterford, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Waterford, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Philadelphia.
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Start on High Street
2069 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Continue on Route 19
1279 ft · 31 sec · Route 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward PA-97
57 m · 2 sec · PA-97
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Exit the roundabout onto PA-97
6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97
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Continue on Waterford Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street
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Turn straight onto Perry Street
946 ft · 25 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on West Spring Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Diamond Street
780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn straight onto East Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
1833 ft · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
2843 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Route 208
5 mi · 8 min · Route 208
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Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208
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Continue on North School Street
2090 ft · 41 sec · North School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
205.8 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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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 Waterford and Philadelphia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterford 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 Waterford to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?
Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.2 miles from Waterford and 174.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 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 $57.45 one way or $114.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterford and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Castanea
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 Castanea.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 286.65 mi (461.32 km).
#1 Waterford
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania within Erie County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,204 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9428300, -79.9845000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $4.46 | $57.45 | $114.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $63.38 | $126.77 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $68.28 | $136.55 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $84.30 | $168.60 |
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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