Origin
Graham, PA
Late night in Graham on Wednesday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graham, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
218 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
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6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graham, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 218 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Graham to Philadelphia typically takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. Budgeting roughly $35 for fuel should cover your expenses for the duration of the drive. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain in a consistent regional climate throughout your travel. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over major interstates, providing a straightforward way to cross the state.
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
109 miles from Graham, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route avoids highways entirely, meaning you will navigate local infrastructure for the full 218-mile distance. The road profile is consistently technical, requiring frequent adjustments as you transition between various local paths. Without any highway sections to provide a high-speed break, the drive maintains a steady, hands-on pace from Graham all the way to Philadelphia. You should prepare for a driving experience that favors winding, local connections over the efficiency of major arterial roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Philipsburg Bigler Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,439 ft
45 ft
Total Climb
372 ft
Total Descent
1,766 ft
Highest Point
1,439 ft
Elevation Range
1,394 ft
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 31m 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 Graham, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Centre Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Matilda Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Upper Flat Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flat Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 28th Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graham, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Decatur Hill Road
95 ft
·
9 sec
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Decatur Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Philipsburg Bigler Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
3
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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North Front Street
4
Continue on North Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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North Centre Street
5
Turn left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Railroad Street
6
Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
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Port Matilda Highway
7
Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Upper Flat Rock Road
8
Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Flat Rock Road
9
Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
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28th Division Highway
10
Keep slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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Mount Nittany Expressway
12
Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Boal Avenue
13
Continue on General Potter Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
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General Potter Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
16
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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American Legion Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
19
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
4 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 76 East: Philadelphia
21
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi
·
26 min
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I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
23
Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Vine Street Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Central Philadelphia
25
Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
315 ft
·
11 sec
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15th Street, Central Philadelphia
26
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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North 15th Street
27
Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
377 ft
·
9 sec
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South Penn Square
28
Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
167 ft
·
3 sec
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South Penn Square
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 44-minute travel time, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion on local roads. Since there are no designated stops programmed into this route, plan to carry enough water and snacks to sustain yourself for the entire duration. The lack of highway stretches means your fuel consumption may be more consistent, so keep that $35 budget in mind as you monitor your gauge. Use the flexibility of this non-highway route to your advantage by choosing your own pace, but stay alert for the frequent turns that define this specific 218-mile path.
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 109 miles from Graham, PA, or about 2h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109 miles or 2h 15m 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 42m
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 Graham, 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 Graham, PA
This is one driving day of about 218 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Graham, 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 109 mi from Graham, PA · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 109 miles from Graham, 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
$36.14 one way
$72.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $39.58 | $79.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $42.28 | $84.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.13 | $96.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.89 | $10.46 |
| Efficient EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.52 | $13.95 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Late night in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Local time
12:39 AM
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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Graham, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Philipsburg Bigler Highway, North Front Street, North Centre Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109 miles from Graham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.14 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m 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 Graham, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Graham, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 45 ft to 1,439 ft elevation with about 372 ft of total climbing.
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