How far is Williamsburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
210.75 mi
03h 48m
Flight
164.02 mi
263.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.02 mi
Kilometers
263.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.75 mi
Kilometers
339.17 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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
New Cumberland
PA

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Williamsburg
103.2 mi
01h 54m
To Philadelphia
107.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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 East 1st Street

    927 ft · 46 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Street

    111 m · 16 sec · Locust Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Covedale Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Covedale Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Covedale Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Covedale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Williamsburg Mountain Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Mountain Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartslog Valley Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hartslog Valley Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto William Penn Highway

    14.4 mi · 21 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Croghan Pike

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on South Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  21. 21

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi · 59%
I 76 East
18.3 mi · 9%
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
14.4 mi · 7%
Spring Run Road
4.75 mi · 2%
Covedale Road
4.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
164 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cumberland
01h 54m from Williamsburg
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy 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 210.8 miles (339.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

New Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Williamsburg and 107.6 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.21 one way or $66.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near New Cumberland

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

3 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

14 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 164.02 mi (263.96 km).

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#1 Williamsburg

Located in central Pennsylvania within Blair County, this borough sits at an elevation of 846 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4620200, -78.1997300
Altitude258
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: East 1st Street (-78.199792, 40.461918)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.15 L · about $33.21
Round trip
$66.42
14.88 gal · 56.3 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $33.21 $66.42
Mid-grade $4.93 $36.64 $73.28
Premium $5.31 $39.47 $78.94
Diesel $6.55 $48.73 $97.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Philadelphia. The current time is 13:02:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.