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Trip from Apollo, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

299.8 mi

483 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

34 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 31m ★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Apollo, PA, PA

Apollo, PA

David Yu

Downtown Philadelphia, PA, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Trip Overview

Spanning 299.7 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Apollo to Philadelphia typically takes about 4 hours and 56 minutes. You will primarily navigate via State Route 66, Amos K, and I-70 to complete the transit between these two Northeastern points. Budgeting approximately $48 for fuel is a smart move for this one-day excursion. While the trip is manageable as a single-day drive, the turn-heavy nature of the route means it requires more active attention than a straightforward highway haul. Carefully consider your stamina before heading out, as the road demands constant engagement throughout the nearly five-hour trek.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

149.9 miles from Apollo, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes winding roads over high-speed interstate cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be relying on long, monotonous stretches of open road; in fact, the longest stretch on State Route 66 is effectively zero miles as the path frequently transitions. The route offers a technical driving experience that keeps you involved behind the wheel rather than coasting on autopilot. Because the road conditions shift constantly, you should prepare for a dynamic journey that feels more like a local transit than a major cross-country highway stint.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 252 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,122 ft 45 ft

Total Climb

1,457 ft

Total Descent

2,229 ft

Highest Point

2,122 ft

~64.2 mi in

Elevation Range

2,077 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near PA 66 / State Route 66.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 299.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (PA 66 / State Route 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | PA 66 / State Route 66

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66 / State Route 66

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
27.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
8
280.3 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in | I 76

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
298.3 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in | I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...
9
299.3 mi into trip | ~5h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

Towns Along This Route

Between Apollo, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

Patp: New Stanton

26.9 mi in | ~37m

Patp: Harrisburg

27.5 mi in | ~38m

Pittsburgh

27.5 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 252 mi 4h 34m
I 76 18 mi 26m
State Route 66 14.4 mi 23m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass 12.2 mi 13m
Vine Street Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
I 70 0.6 mi 1m
North 15th Street 0.4 mi <1m
1st Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 252 mi, about 4h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apollo, PA and Philadelphia, PA.

1

Start on 1st Street

0.4 mi · 28 sec · 1st Street
2

Continue on State Route 66

2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 66
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66

12 mi · 19 min · State Route 66
4

Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

12 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 70 West: New Stanton
7

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

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
8

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 22 sec
9

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

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
10

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
11

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

18 mi · 26 min · I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
12

Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
13

Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Central Philadelphia
14

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

315 ft · 11 sec · 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
15

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North 15th Street
16

Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

377 ft · 9 sec · South Penn Square
17

Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

167 ft · 3 sec · South Penn Square
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To keep your energy high, plan for at least one dedicated stop during this 299.7-mile trip to break up the technical driving. Since the route is entirely local and turn-heavy, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and navigate the winding sections in daylight. Keep your $48 fuel budget in mind when selecting pit stops, ensuring you don't run low on gas while traversing the smaller state roads. Given the lack of extended highway stretches, stay alert at every intersection and turn. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so don't hesitate to pull over if the constant turns become taxing on your focus.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.9 miles from Apollo, PA, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 149.9 miles or 2h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Apollo, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Apollo, PA

This is one driving day of about 299.8 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apollo, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 252 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.9 mi from Apollo, PA · 2h 53m into the drive

Downtown Cuba, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

150 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.9 miles from Apollo, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 252 miles.

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

The final approach into Philadelphia, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Philadelphia, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 near mile 299.8
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 299.8
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 279.1
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 175.8
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 72.4
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 217.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.61 one way

$99.22 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $54.28 $108.57
premium $4.92 $58.10 $116.19
diesel $5.64 $66.61 $133.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Travelers' Oasis - Tesla Supercharger

BREEZEWOOD, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

GetGo - Tesla Supercharger

New Stanton, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

South Somerset Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

North Somerset Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Breezewood, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sunoco - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Littleton, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 12 ChargePoint Network: 4 APPLEGREEN: 4 Electrify America: 3 FCN: 3 EV Connect: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.9 1 $31.48 $14.39
Efficient EV 75 0 $26.23 $11.99
EV Truck/SUV 119.9 1 $41.97 $19.19

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Apollo, PA

Late night in Apollo on Monday

Local time

4:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Late night in Philadelphia on Monday

Local time

4:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

150 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Apollo, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 299.8 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, State Route 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.9 miles from Apollo, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 299.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (PA 66 / State Route 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Apollo, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

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