Trip from Franklin, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

6h 29m

Distance

336.5 mi

542 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 17m ★

6 AM

6h 29m

8 AM

6h 54m

10 AM

6h 38m

12 PM

6h 35m

3 PM

6h 39m

5 PM

6h 52m

8 PM

6h 22m

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

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Franklin, PA

Engin Akyurt

Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Trip Overview

Spanning 319.6 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Franklin to Philadelphia takes approximately 5 hours and 43 minutes of active driving time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive with zero percent highway share, you should plan for a full day on the road. Budgeting around $51 for fuel is a solid starting point for your trip expenses. While it is physically possible to complete this in a single day, the winding nature of the roads makes it a demanding trek. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the rural landscapes near Franklin to the urban center of Philadelphia.

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

168.3 miles from Franklin, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on driving experience, as this route relies on local roads rather than interstate highways. You will spend your time navigating along Liberty Street, 8th Street, and the Lakes to the Sea Highway, which keeps you engaged with frequent turns and shifting road conditions. With a highway share of zero percent, this is the antithesis of a monotonous interstate grind. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch on Liberty Street is zero miles, you will find that the path requires your full attention at the wheel. The journey feels intimate and localized, trading high-speed efficiency for a more technical, winding trajectory.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 205.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

1,752 ft 45 ft

Total Climb

3,352 ft

Total Descent

4,318 ft

Highest Point

1,752 ft

~70.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,707 ft

Notable High Points

1,734 ft at ~154.3 miles +835 ft prominence

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 318.2 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 336.5 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 318.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 321.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.1 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.

318.2 mi into trip | ~6h 2m 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.

321.8 mi into trip | ~6h 7m 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...

322.1 mi into trip | ~6h 7m 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

335.1 mi into trip | ~6h 26m 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...

336 mi into trip | ~6h 27m 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 Franklin, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

242.1 mi in | ~4h 38m

Allentown

242.1 mi in | ~4h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	205.8 mi	3h 43m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
US Highway 322	17.2 mi	25m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.6 mi	17m
Main Street	6.1 mi	9m
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway	4.3 mi	6m
Route 322	4.1 mi	5m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 205.8 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 13th Street

27 ft · 5 sec · 13th Street

Turn right onto US 62; US 322; PA 8

0.8 mi · 2 min · Liberty Street

Turn left onto US 322

0.2 mi · 15 sec · 8th Street

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway

Continue on US 322

4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322

Continue on US 322

2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

Continue on US 322

12 mi · 17 min · US Highway 322

Continue on US 322

5.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 322

1.6 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

Continue on US 322

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 322

4.1 mi · 5 min · Route 322

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 80

206 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 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 5 hour and 43 minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of the route, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue. Aim to include at least one intentional stop to break up the drive, as the constant navigation can be more draining than standard highway travel. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads often lack the immediate, frequent service stations found on major interstates. Because your total fuel cost is estimated at $51, filling up before you leave Franklin will help you maintain a smooth pace. Use the flexibility of this local path to adjust your speed based on road conditions, ensuring you remain alert throughout the entire 319.6-mile distance.

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 168.3 miles from Franklin, PA, or about 3h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.8 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.3 miles or 3h 18m 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 16m

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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, PA

This is one driving day of about 336.5 miles and 6h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklin, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 205.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.3 mi from Franklin, PA · 3h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

168 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.3 miles from Franklin, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 205.8 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.

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

$55.68 one way

$111.36 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$60.93	$121.86
premium	$4.92	$65.21	$130.41
diesel	$5.64	$74.76	$149.52

Estimated Tolls: $9.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75.1 mi) $9.76

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

$56

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	101	1	$35.33	$16.15
Efficient EV	84.1	0	$29.44	$13.46
EV Truck/SUV	134.6	1	$47.11	$21.54

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Franklin, PA

Night in Franklin on Sunday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Sunny

NW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 6:59AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:53AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 29m 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 Franklin, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 336.5 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, US Highway 322. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 168.3 miles from Franklin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.68 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.

Between Franklin, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 45 ft to 1,752 ft elevation with about 3,352 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.

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Trip from Franklin, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

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

Franklin, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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