How far is Williams, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Williams, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.7 mi
03h 54m
Flight
191.38 mi
307.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.38 mi
Kilometers
307.99 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.7 mi
Kilometers
369.67 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, May 31, 8:50 PM EDT
Return by in Williams
Mon, Jun 1, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-05-31T16:56
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, May 31, 8:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Williams
113 mi
01h 57m
To Philadelphia
116.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 22 sec · State Route 3004

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Center Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Allegheny Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

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

    921 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 79%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 6%
Allegheny Road
3.42 mi · 1%
Gooseberry Road
2.16 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1.72 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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
191.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
01h 57m from Williams
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williams and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Williams and 116.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 191.38 mi (307.99 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
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: Fairhope Road (-78.77125, 39.830369)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.68 L · about $33.10
Round trip
$66.19
16.2 gal · 61.36 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.10 $66.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.25 $74.50
Premium $4.95 $40.13 $80.25
Diesel $5.98 $48.44 $96.88

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 Williams and Philadelphia. The current time is 16:56:02.

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.