Trip from Hopewell, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

53.3 mi

86 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

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

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Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Trip Overview

Connecting Hopewell to Philadelphia, this 53.3-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike, and the Delaware Expressway to reach your destination in the Northeast. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is economically friendly for a quick commute or weekend outing. Ultimately, this drive serves as a practical link between these two Pennsylvania points, offering a manageable travel experience for any driver.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

26.6 miles from Hopewell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 20% of your travel occurs on highways. You will spend the most consistent time behind the wheel during the 17.2-mile stretch along the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. The road transitions frequently, demanding your attention as you navigate local thoroughfares like East Baltimore Pike. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for a driving experience that feels more grounded and interactive than a high-speed highway trek. Stay alert to the changing road conditions as you move away from the bypass and onto city-adjacent infrastructure.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 53.3 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 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 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.

44.9 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

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 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward Valley Forge

52.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward 30th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 345 Toward 30th Street

53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | PA 611 / South 15th Street

At end of road, turn right onto PA 611 / South 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hopewell, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.

Valley Forge

44.9 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass	17.2 mi	23m
East Baltimore Pike	9.1 mi	15m
Delaware Expressway	8.5 mi	11m
Conchester Highway	8.1 mi	13m
Schuylkill Expressway	2.3 mi	3m
Penrose Avenue	2 mi	3m
South 26th Street	1.4 mi	2m
Market Street	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Kennett-Oxford Bypass — 17.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

105 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn right onto Hopewell Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Roneys Corner Road

Turn right onto Calvary Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Calvary Road

Continue on Bethel Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bethel Road

Turn straight onto PA 472

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square

Merge onto US 1

17 mi · 23 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1

9.1 mi · 15 min · East Baltimore Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 322

8.1 mi · 13 min · Conchester Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

8.5 mi · 11 min · Delaware Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward Valley Forge Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on PA 291

2.0 mi · 3 min · Penrose Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto South 26th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 26th Street

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 76

2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 345 Toward 30th Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto PA 3

276 ft · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

Turn right onto PA 3

0.9 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto PA 611

85 ft · 1 sec · South 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

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about mid-trip lodging. Given the 1-hour and 28-minute duration, you can easily complete the journey without planning for any formal stops along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before setting out to ensure you cover the $9 estimated cost comfortably. My biggest tip for this specific route is to stay focused on the navigation during the non-highway portions, as the local road transitions occur more frequently than on typical interstate travel. Use the short travel time to your advantage by planning your arrival in Philadelphia around local traffic patterns.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 26.6 miles from Hopewell, PA, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 53.3 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.6 miles or 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

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 Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, PA

This is one driving day of about 53.3 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hopewell, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.6 mi from Hopewell, PA · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

27 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Hopewell, 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

$8.82 one way

$17.64 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$9.65	$19.30
premium	$4.92	$10.33	$20.66
diesel	$5.64	$11.84	$23.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16	$5.60	$2.56
Efficient EV	13.3	$4.66	$2.13
EV Truck/SUV	21.3	$7.46	$3.41

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Hopewell, PA

Afternoon in Hopewell on Sunday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Afternoon in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

4:45 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

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

1h 28m 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 Hopewell, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike, Delaware Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Hopewell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Hopewell, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.

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Trip from Hopewell, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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

Hopewell, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 28m on the road

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