Origin
Dunkard, PA
Morning in Dunkard on Wednesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunkard, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 5m
Distance
308.8 mi
497 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 53m
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6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 12m
3 PM
6h 16m
5 PM
6h 30m
8 PM
5h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunkard, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunkard, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 308.8 miles and takes about 6h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, US 119 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 236.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
154.4 miles from Dunkard, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 5m highway drive covering 308.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 236.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 236.3 miles.
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 early in the drive near Taylortown Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 308.8 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: near the start (Taylortown Road): Navigation decision point; at 289.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 307.3 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Taylortown Road
Turn right onto Taylortown Road
Navigation decision point
8
289.3 mi into trip
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~5h 37m in
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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
307.3 mi into trip
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~6h 3m 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...
6
308.1 mi into trip
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~6h 4m in
Take the exit toward Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Central Philadelphia
9
308.3 mi into trip
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~6h 4m 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.
On the drive from Dunkard, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
52.6 mi in
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~1h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 236.3 mi | 4h 17m |
| I 76 | 18 mi | 26m |
| US 119 | 15 mi | 18m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| PA 31 | 6 mi | 9m |
| Morgantown Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| South Eighty Eight Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 236.3 mi, about 4h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkard, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Shelby Lane
115 ft
·
7 sec
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Shelby Lane
2
Turn right onto Taylortown Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Taylortown Road
3
Continue on Taylortown Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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Taylortown Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bobtown Road
5
Turn right onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Holbert Stretch
6
Continue on PA 88
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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South Eighty Eight Road
7
Continue on PA 88
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Power Plant Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on US 119
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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US 119
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 119
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgantown Road
11
Continue on US 119
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Morgantown Street
12
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
13
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Big Six Road
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
15
Continue on PA 43
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mon-Fayette Expressway
16
Continue on PA 43
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17
Continue on US 119
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 119
18
Take the exit
244 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
20
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 31
21
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
22
Turn left
28 ft
·
3 sec
23
Take the ramp
493 ft
·
12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
25
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
236 mi
·
4 hr 17 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
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.
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
31
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
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South Penn Square
32
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
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South Penn Square
33
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
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 154.4 miles from Dunkard, PA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.4 miles or 3h 9m 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 57m
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 Dunkard, 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 Dunkard, PA
This is one driving day of about 308.8 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dunkard, 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 236.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.4 mi from Dunkard, PA · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 154.4 miles from Dunkard, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.3 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
$51.20 one way
$102.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $56.07 | $112.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $59.89 | $119.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.18 | $136.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $30.72
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(236.3 mi)
$30.72
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
$51
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.42 | $14.82 |
| Efficient EV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.02 | $12.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.5 | 1 | $43.23 | $19.76 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 15 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:26PM EDT until April 14 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
57°F
Cuba, NY
154 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
25 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 5m 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 Dunkard, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 308.8 miles and takes about 6h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, US 119. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.4 miles from Dunkard, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.20 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 308.8 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: near the start (Taylortown Road): Navigation decision point; at 289.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 307.3 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dunkard, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
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