Origin
Glade, PA
Afternoon in Glade on Thursday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glade, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
228.4 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glade, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 228.4 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Huckleberry Highway, Lincoln Highway, Pitt Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
114.2 miles from Glade, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 228.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 228.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Huckleberry Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glade, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Highway | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Pitt Street | — | — |
| Country Ridge Road | — | — |
| Weber Lane | — | — |
| Business 220 | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Huckleberry Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glade, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Sulfer Run Road
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sulfer Run Road
2
Turn right onto Huckleberry Highway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Huckleberry Highway
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Continue on Pitt Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pitt Street
5
Continue on Lincoln Highway
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Country Ridge Road
7
Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Weber Lane
8
Turn left onto Business 220
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Business 220
9
Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi
·
26 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
13
Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Central Philadelphia
15
Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
315 ft
·
11 sec
·
15th Street, Central Philadelphia
16
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 15th Street
17
Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Penn Square
18
Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Penn Square
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 114.2 miles from Glade, PA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
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 50 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.2 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
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 Glade, 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 Glade, PA
This is one driving day of about 228.4 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Glade, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.2 mi from Glade, PA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.2 miles from Glade, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$37.87 one way
$75.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $41.47 | $82.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $44.30 | $88.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.43 | $100.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.98 | $10.96 |
| Efficient EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $31.98 | $14.62 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Philadelphia on Thursday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Hilltown, PA
114 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
3h 52m 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 Glade, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 228.4 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Huckleberry Highway, Lincoln Highway, Pitt Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.2 miles from Glade, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.87 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glade, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glade, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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