Origin
Avis, PA
Late night in Avis on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avis, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
195.8 mi
315 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avis, PA
K6
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Avis to Philadelphia covers 188.2 miles across the Pennsylvania landscape. You should plan for a driving time of approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes to complete the journey. Because this is a relatively straightforward trip, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $30 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating this route takes you from the central part of the state down toward the southeastern corner, transitioning through diverse regional settings. It is a practical drive for those looking to reach the city efficiently while maintaining a budget-conscious travel plan.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.9 miles from Avis, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route keeps you engaged with its winding nature and lack of high-speed highway stretches. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire duration navigating local roads, which significantly shapes the personality of the trip. The road surface and traffic patterns will shift as you move away from Avis and transition toward the denser infrastructure near Philadelphia. Expect a consistent, hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert through every curve and intersection along the way.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 75.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 15.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 195.8 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 17.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
8
181 mi into trip
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~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
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 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
8
181.3 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
8
194.3 mi into trip
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~3h 50m in
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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
195.2 mi into trip
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~3h 52m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Avis, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Valley Forge.
Patp
101.3 mi in
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~2h 2m
Allentown
101.3 mi in
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~2h 2m
Valley Forge
181 mi in
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~3h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 75.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Keystone Shortway | 65.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avis, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Purslane Alley
66 ft
·
6 sec
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Purslane Alley
2
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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East Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Tiadaghton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Tiadaghton Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto US 220; PA 44
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
6
Continue on US 220
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
7
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
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US 15
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
11
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
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US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
15
Merge onto I 80
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
19
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
22
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
25
Merge onto I 76
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
30
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
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South Penn Square
31
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
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South Penn Square
32
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 32-minute trip, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion as you approach the Philadelphia area. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops in the itinerary, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, but be prepared for a drive that lacks the convenience of major highway rest areas. Given the $30 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before leaving Avis will ensure you don't have to hunt for stations in unfamiliar areas. If you find the local road navigation tiring, try to plan your departure for a weekday mid-morning to ensure smoother traffic flow through the smaller towns along your route.
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 97.9 miles from Avis, PA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.9 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Avis, 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.
+
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 Avis, PA
This is one driving day of about 195.8 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avis, 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 Northeast Extension for about 75.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.9 mi from Avis, PA · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.9 miles from Avis, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.46 one way
$64.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $37.97 | $75.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.94
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.1 mi)
$9.76
Appalachian Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.56 | $9.40 |
| Efficient EV | 49 | 0 | $17.13 | $7.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.41 | $12.53 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Late night in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
40°F
Ramapo, NY
98 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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avis, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 195.8 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Susquehanna Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.9 miles from Avis, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.46 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 195.8 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 17.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Avis, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Valley Forge.
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