Trip from Lower Burrell, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

300.7 mi

484 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 32m ★

6 AM

5h 45m

8 AM

6h 12m

10 AM

5h 54m

12 PM

5h 52m

3 PM

5h 56m

5 PM

6h 10m

8 PM

5h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

This 300.7-mile drive from Lower Burrell, PA to Philadelphia, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 45 minutes. With 96% of the drive on highways, it's an efficient way to travel across Pennsylvania. The estimated fuel cost is around $50, making it an economical option for a single-day trip. Given its manageable duration and highway profile, this route is well-suited for a one-day adventure, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entire trip.

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

150.4 miles from Lower Burrell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 300.7-mile route, with 96% of your travel on major roadways. The main arteries guiding you are the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-76, offering a consistent flow for most of the journey. You'll encounter one long stretch of uninterrupted driving for 270.5 miles primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, minimizing the need for frequent exits. While largely a highway-focused drive, you'll begin and end on local roads like Logans Ferry Road, offering a brief transition into and out of the interstate system.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 270.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 10.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 300.7 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 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 281.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 299.2 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.5 mi into trip | ~21m 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

281.2 mi into trip | ~5h 16m 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

299.2 mi into trip | ~5h 42m 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...

300 mi into trip | ~5h 43m in

Take the exit toward Central Philadelphia

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Central Philadelphia

300.2 mi into trip | ~5h 43m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	270.5 mi	4h 54m
I 76	18 mi	26m
Logans Ferry Road	2.5 mi	3m
Center Road	2.1 mi	4m
Center New Texas Road	1.4 mi	3m
Saltsburg-Leechburg Road	1.1 mi	1m
New Texas Road	0.9 mi	1m
Orange Belt	0.8 mi	1m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on PA 366; PA 56 Truck

347 ft · 35 sec · Freeport Street

Continue on PA 366; PA 56 Truck

484 ft · 12 sec · Freeport Street

Continue on Orange Belt

0.8 mi · 1 min · Logans Ferry Road

Continue on Orange Belt

1.7 mi · 2 min · Logans Ferry Road

Turn right onto Orange Belt

1.1 mi · 1 min · Saltsburg-Leechburg Road

Continue on Orange Belt

0.6 mi · 1 min · Leechburg Road

At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Texas Road

Continue on Orange Belt

381 ft · 6 sec · Old Leechburg Road

Turn slight right onto Orange Belt

0.1 mi · 13 sec · New Texas Road

Turn right onto Center New Texas Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road

At end of road, turn right onto PA 380; Orange Belt

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Saltsburg Road

At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt

2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road

Turn slight left onto Orange Belt

0.8 mi · 1 min · Orange Belt

Continue on PA 48; Orange Belt

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Mosside Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive

183 ft · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

Turn right

421 ft · 36 sec

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

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

To make the most of this 5 hour and 45-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to bypass potential traffic, especially as you approach Philadelphia. With a single day planned for this 300.7-mile trip, you can be flexible with stops. The estimated fuel cost of $50 is quite reasonable, but it's always wise to top off your tank before you begin. A good place to plan a brief rest stop would be around the halfway point of the 270.5-mile longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, ensuring you stay alert for the remainder of your journey.

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 150.4 miles from Lower Burrell, PA, or about 2h 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150.4 miles or 2h 53m 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 38m

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 Lower Burrell, 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 Lower Burrell, PA

This is one driving day of about 300.7 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lower Burrell, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150.4 mi from Lower Burrell, PA · 2h 53m into the drive

town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

150 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

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

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.4 miles from Lower Burrell, 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.

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

$49.85 one way

$99.70 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$54.60	$109.20
premium	$4.93	$58.32	$116.63
diesel	$5.61	$66.39	$132.78

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

$50

Tolls

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$110–$135

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.2	1	$31.57	$14.43
Efficient EV	75.2	0	$26.31	$12.03
EV Truck/SUV	120.3	1	$42.10	$19.24

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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 10 hours ago

Origin

Lower Burrell, PA

Late night in Lower Burrell on Wednesday

Local time

5:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Late night in Philadelphia on Wednesday

Local time

5:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:48PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

57°F

Cuba, NY

150 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

31 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

5h 45m 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 Lower Burrell, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 300.7 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Logans Ferry Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 150.4 miles from Lower Burrell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.85 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.

The route from Lower Burrell, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Lower Burrell, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

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

Lower Burrell, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

31 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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