Trip from Dimock, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

151.8 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 10m ★

6 AM

3h 22m

8 AM

3h 46m

10 AM

3h 30m

12 PM

3h 28m

3 PM

3h 31m

5 PM

3h 44m

8 PM

3h 14m

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

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Dimock, PA

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Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Dimock to Philadelphia covers 152 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 52 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this path requires a focus on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, giving you a chance to see more of the Northeast region. It is a straightforward trek that connects the rural character of Dimock to the urban center of Philadelphia, making it a manageable drive for those looking to avoid a multi-day commitment.

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

75.9 miles from Dimock, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning you will spend zero percent of your time on highways. The journey lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention as you transition between various local paths. Because of the technical nature of these turns, you will find the pace of the drive feels steady and consistent rather than fast. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on the road ahead as you navigate the winding connections between these two Pennsylvania locations.

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

There are about 25 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 85.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tunkhannock Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.4 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 151.8 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 133.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

137 mi into trip | ~2h 59m 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...

137.3 mi into trip | ~3h 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

150.3 mi into trip | ~3h 18m 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...

151.2 mi into trip | ~3h 20m 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 Dimock, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Valley Forge.

Patp

46.9 mi in | ~1h 20m

Valley Forge

137 mi in | ~2h 59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	85.8 mi	1h 32m
Tunkhannock Highway	15.8 mi	25m
State Route 29	15.3 mi	27m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.6 mi	17m
Memorial Highway	9.7 mi	16m
PA 115	4.3 mi	7m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Hunter Highway	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 85.8 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

54 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right onto State Route 2024

91 ft · 10 sec · State Route 2024

Turn left onto PA 29

15 mi · 27 min · State Route 29

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 29

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

Continue on PA 29

1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

Continue on PA 29

16 mi · 24 min · Tunkhannock Highway

Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415

9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

Continue on PA 115

4.3 mi · 7 min · PA 115

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward PATP

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward PATP

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 nearly three-hour duration, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day traffic near your destination. Since there are no designated stops included in the route, take advantage of the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a quick break or a stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Dimock, as local roads can sometimes lead you away from major service stations. Because the drive is under three hours, you have the advantage of arriving in Philadelphia with plenty of daylight left for your plans. Most importantly, stay alert for frequent turns, as the local road navigation requires constant navigation checks compared to a standard highway 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 75.9 miles from Dimock, PA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.9 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 44m

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 Dimock, 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 Dimock, PA

This is one driving day of about 151.8 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dimock, 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 85.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.9 mi from Dimock, PA · 1h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

76 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.9 miles from Dimock, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 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

$25.12 one way

$50.24 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$27.49	$54.97
premium	$4.92	$29.42	$58.83
diesel	$5.64	$33.72	$67.45

Estimated Tolls: $11.16

Pennsylvania Turnpike (85.8 mi) $11.16

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

$25

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.5	$15.94	$7.29
Efficient EV	38	$13.28	$6.07
EV Truck/SUV	60.7	$21.25	$9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dimock, PA

Night in Dimock on Sunday

Local time

11:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

11:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

76 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

7 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 21m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dimock, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 151.8 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tunkhannock Highway, State Route 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.9 miles from Dimock, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.12 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.

Between Dimock, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Valley Forge.

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Trip from Dimock, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dimock, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 21m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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