Trip from Emsworth, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

Distance

312.2 mi

503 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 0m

8 AM

6h 26m

10 AM

6h 9m

12 PM

6h 6m

3 PM

6h 10m

5 PM

6h 25m

8 PM

5h 52m

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

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Emsworth, PA

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Emsworth, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 312.2 miles and takes about 6h 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, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.76 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

156.1 miles from Emsworth, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	270.5 mi	4h 54m
I 76	18 mi	26m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.6 mi	18m
Ohio River Boulevard	6.4 mi	12m
Vine Street Expressway	0.8 mi	1m
North 15th Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Fort Duquesne Bridge	0.2 mi	<1m
Fort Pitt Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 270.5 mi, about 4h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Lowry Avenue

81 ft · 9 sec · Lowry Avenue

Turn right onto PA 65

6.4 mi · 12 min · Ohio River Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

328 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · this road

Exit 1B-C Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

Continue on I 279

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward Downtown, Monroeville Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward Downtown Pittsburgh Use the slight left lane.

Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

14 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 85 Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · this road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

271 mi · 4 hr 54 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

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 156.1 miles from Emsworth, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.5 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 69 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.1 miles or 3h 2m 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 51m

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 Emsworth, 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 Emsworth, PA

This is one driving day of about 312.2 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Emsworth, 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 270.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

156 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

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.1 miles from Emsworth, 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 270.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 200.7

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 312.2

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 200.7

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 22.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Severina Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14129393610

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 22.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127958666

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.6

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 22.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 22.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 22.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 22.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 44.6

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 22.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

+12159652305

Visit website

NEST Center City

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14452232683

Visit website

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 312.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+12154546159

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 311.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, Monroeville

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Downtown, Monroeville

7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Downtown Pittsburgh

22.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

292.7 mi into trip | ~5h 31m 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

311.7 mi into trip | ~5h 58m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.76 one way

$103.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$56.69	$113.38
premium	$4.93	$60.55	$121.09
diesel	$5.61	$68.93	$137.86

Estimated Tolls: $35.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (270.5 mi) $35.17

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

$52

Tolls

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$112–$137

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.7	1	$32.78	$14.99
Efficient EV	78.1	0	$27.32	$12.49
EV Truck/SUV	124.9	1	$43.71	$19.98

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

37 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Emsworth, PA

Afternoon in Emsworth on Saturday

Local time

2:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Afternoon in Philadelphia on Saturday

Local time

2:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

156 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

11 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 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

312.2 mi in 6h, mostly highway — 270.5 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 270.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 312.2 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 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Emsworth, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.

Patp: Ohio

21.6 mi in | ~34m

Harrisburg

21.6 mi in | ~34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 312.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $35.17 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Philadelphia, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Philadelphia, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Spice Restaurant & Bar

RIM Cafe

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Esta Esta Restaurant

Djakarta Cafe

Severina Restaurant and Bar

Amsale Cafe

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

Satellite Cafe

The Village

RIM Cafe

CNT Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

The Franklin Institute

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Independence Hall

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Independence National Historical Park

NEST Center City

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Emsworth, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

6h on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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