Trip from Beaver, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

332.1 mi

535 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 4m ★

6 AM

6h 16m

8 AM

6h 42m

10 AM

6h 25m

12 PM

6h 23m

3 PM

6h 27m

5 PM

6h 40m

8 PM

6h 9m

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

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Beaver, PA

patrice schoefolt

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 332.2 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Beaver to Philadelphia typically takes about 5 hours and 31 minutes of drive time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, it is best approached as a full-day commitment. You should budget approximately $53 for fuel to cover the distance. While the drive is manageable in a single day, the winding nature of the roads requires your full attention. Both the origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, making this a consistent trek across the state. Expect a practical, hands-on driving experience that rewards steady pacing over raw speed.

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

166.1 miles from Beaver, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a technical, hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route lacks any highway sections and relies entirely on local roads. You will spend your time navigating through Rochester, onto PA 51 South, and along Crows Run Road. Since there are no long, straight interstate stretches, the road feels more like a sequence of turns than a monotonous highway grind. This turn-heavy profile means you will constantly adjust your speed and handling rather than settling into cruise control. Be prepared for a drive that demands engagement from start to finish, as the infrastructure emphasizes local connectivity over direct, high-speed transit.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 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 298.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,101 ft 45 ft

Total Climb

2,204 ft

Total Descent

2,953 ft

Highest Point

2,101 ft

~110.7 mi in

Elevation Range

2,057 ft

Notable High Points

2,101 ft at ~110.7 miles +955 ft prominence

1,739 ft at ~152.2 miles +651 ft prominence

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 0.5 miles in near PA 68.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 332.1 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 0.5 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 312.6 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 15 key points

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

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | PA 68

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68 toward Rochester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Rochester

12.9 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

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 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

312.6 mi into trip | ~5h 47m 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

330.7 mi into trip | ~6h 13m 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...

331.6 mi into trip | ~6h 15m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	298.7 mi	5h 24m
I 76	18 mi	26m
Freedom Crider Road	4.4 mi	6m
PA 51	3.4 mi	4m
Freedom Road	2.5 mi	4m
Crows Run Road	1.5 mi	2m
Vine Street Expressway	0.8 mi	1m
3rd Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 298.7 mi, about 5h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on PA 68

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68

0.4 mi · 37 sec · PA 68

Toward Rochester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto PA 51

3.4 mi · 4 min · PA 51

Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Crows Run Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Freedom Crider Road

Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

102 ft · 1 sec · Freedom Crider Road

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

Continue on Freedom Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 19

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Perry Highway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 76; PATP

299 mi · 5 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

18 mi · 26 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 11 sec

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

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North 15th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Given the turn-heavy nature of this 332.2-mile trek, prioritize a morning departure to ensure you navigate the local segments during daylight hours. With one planned stop, you have just enough flexibility to stretch your legs without significantly extending your 5-hour and 31-minute travel time. Since you are avoiding major highways, fuel stations may be less frequent than on an interstate, so keep an eye on your gauge and aim to refuel before your tank drops too low. Because the route is entirely local, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections that require frequent slowing. Planning your single stop around the midpoint of the journey is the best way to maintain focus throughout the winding sections.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 166.1 miles from Beaver, PA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.7 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166.1 miles or 3h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 3m

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

Before You Leave

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

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 Beaver, PA

This is one driving day of about 332.1 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver, 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 298.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 166.1 mi from Beaver, PA · 3h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

166 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

Lakewood, NY

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 166.1 miles from Beaver, 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 298.7 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.95 one way

$109.91 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$60.13	$120.26
premium	$4.92	$64.35	$128.71
diesel	$5.64	$73.78	$147.56

Estimated Tolls: $38.84

Pennsylvania Turnpike (298.7 mi) $38.84

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

$55

Tolls

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$119–$144

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	99.6	1	$34.87	$15.94
Efficient EV	83	0	$29.06	$13.28
EV Truck/SUV	132.8	1	$46.49	$21.25

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Beaver, PA

Late night in Beaver on Monday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Late night in Philadelphia on Monday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

166 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

3 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

6h 16m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beaver, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 332.1 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Freedom Crider Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 166.1 miles from Beaver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The route from Beaver, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 45 ft to 2,101 ft elevation with about 2,204 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.