How far is Williamsburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.63 mi
05h 08m
Flight
236.94 mi
381.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.94 mi
Kilometers
381.32 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.63 mi
Kilometers
485.42 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Williamsburg
150.6 mi
02h 34m
To Philadelphia
151 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Alley

    67 m · 21 sec · Cherry Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    56 m · 13 sec · Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Allegheny Avenue

    858 ft · 40 sec · Allegheny Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kittanning Citizens Bridge

    1146 ft · 23 sec · Kittanning Citizens Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Indiana Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  22. 22

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 60%
Indiana Road
44.2 mi · 15%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 9%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 6%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 5%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.19 mi · 2%
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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 34m from Williamsburg
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Williamsburg and 151 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 236.94 mi (381.32 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,167
Coordinates40.8100600, -79.5231000
Altitude242
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: Cherry Alley (-79.523219, 40.809996)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.29 L · about $43.48
Round trip
$86.95
21.28 gal · 80.58 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.48 $86.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.93 $97.87
Premium $4.95 $52.71 $105.42
Diesel $5.98 $63.63 $127.25

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:36:34.

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.