Philadelphia (Center City) is approximately 25–37 miles from The Place, depending on where you start in the city. The typical drive time is about 50 minutes in normal traffic, making it a manageable distance for those seeking a sanctuary for treatment. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 24–25 miles from The Place, usually requiring around 35 minutes by car.
If you're traveling from Boston, MA, the approximate driving distance to The Place is 320–335 miles, typically taking about 6 hours without major delays. From Chicago, IL, the distance is about 730–740 miles, with a typical driving time of 11–12 hours. For those coming from Washington, D.C., the distance is roughly 120–125 miles, taking about 2.5-3 hours to drive.
For long distances like Boston, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles, many guests opt to fly into PHL and then either rent a car or take a car service to the facility.
We strongly recommend using your GPS and entering the exact address: The routes to The Place are rural roads, two lanes, and poorly marked. Below are typical traffic routes; however, road repair construction can change the details.
From Philadelphia or Philadelphia International Airport
Leave the city or airport heading toward I-95 southbound. C
From Boston, MA (approx. 6 hours)
Take I-90 West (Mass Pike), then follow signs for I-84 West toward Hartford. Continue on I-84 West into New York, then connect to I-684 South, followed by I-287 South around the New York metro area. Merge onto I-78 West into Pennsylvania
From Chicago, IL (approx. 11–12 hours)
Take I-90/94 out of Chicago, then merge onto I-80/90 East. Stay on I-80 East across Indiana, Ohio, and into Pennsylvania. Near the Philadelphia region, connect to I-476 South toward Chester/Philadelphia.
Given the distance and fatigue, many guests from the Midwest find it easier to fly into PHL and drive the last 35 minutes to The Place
From Washington, D.C. (approx. 2.5–3 hours)
Take I-95 North out of Washington toward Baltimore and Wilmington. Continue on I-95 North through Maryland and into Delaware.
Parking is available on site. Before admission to The Place, our team will send you a welcome packet that includes:
From the moment you turn off the main road and proceed on the forested drive, you start to feel something different. As you make the turns, progress up the hill, you’re moving out of everyday life and into this sanctuary where the real healing work can begin.