Philadelphia, NY Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Philadelphia, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 329 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Philadelphia, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
356.9 mi
Islip, NY
Quickest Drive
6h 40m
The Bronx, NY
Plan Around Philadelphia, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Philadelphia, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Philadelphia, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Philadelphia, NY
Driving from Philadelphia, NY
On average, trips departing from Philadelphia, NY run 329 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 52m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 334 miles (7h 2m), while the shortest is just 321 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Philadelphia, NY are East Flatbush, NY (334 mi, 7h 2m), Queens, NY (333.1 mi, 7h), Brooklyn, NY (333.1 mi, 6h 59m), Manhattan, NY (321.8 mi, 6h 41m), and The Bronx, NY (320.7 mi, 6h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 329-mile trip from Philadelphia, NY, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Philadelphia, NY and 3 routes heading into Philadelphia, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 321 to 334 miles.
The longest mapped route from Philadelphia, NY covers 334 miles and takes approximately 7h 2m. Shorter options start at just 321 miles.
The average route from Philadelphia, NY runs about 329 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 329-mile trip from Philadelphia, NY costs roughly $52 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Philadelphia, NY include East Flatbush, NY, Queens, NY, Brooklyn, NY and Manhattan, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Philadelphia, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
803
Median Income
$53,958
Median Home Value
$134,400
Median Age
24.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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