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Trip from Meadowood, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

6h 17m

Distance

326.4 mi

525 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 4m ★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 9m

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

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Downtown Meadowood, PA, PA

Meadowood, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Philadelphia, PA, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Meadowood to Philadelphia, expect to cover 326.3 miles over the course of approximately 5 hours and 27 minutes. This journey is best suited as a single-day trip, as it doesn't require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. You should budget roughly $52 for fuel to get you from the Northeast region of Pennsylvania to your final destination. Because this route involves navigating local roads rather than major interstates, you will need to focus on your navigation throughout the day. It is a straightforward trip for those who prefer backroads over high-speed traffic, though you should be prepared for a steady pace across the 326-mile distance.

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

163.2 miles from Meadowood, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Forget the monotony of interstate travel; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will spend your time navigating Thornwood Road, White Oak Drive, and East Mc Quistion Road, as the highway share for this trip is zero percent. Because the longest stretch on any single road is zero miles on Thornwood Road, you will find yourself making frequent adjustments and turns. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature rather than high-speed cruising. Expect a hands-on experience that requires you to stay engaged with the road conditions as you transition between these local thoroughfares.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 287.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,399 ft 45 ft

Total Climb

2,317 ft

Total Descent

3,588 ft

Highest Point

2,399 ft

~81.6 mi in

Elevation Range

2,354 ft

Notable High Points

2,399 ft at ~81.6 miles +615 ft prominence
1,732 ft at ~149.6 miles +532 ft prominence

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 2 miles in near PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 326.4 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 2 miles (PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 306.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

7
2 mi into trip | ~6m in | PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
18.5 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 76 Toll, PATP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 Toll, PATP
8
306.9 mi into trip | ~5h 48m 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
8
325 mi into trip | ~6h 14m 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...
9
325.9 mi into trip | ~6h 15m 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

On the drive from Meadowood, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

18.5 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 287.8 mi 5h 13m
I 76 18 mi 26m
Pittsburgh Road 12.1 mi 19m
William Flinn Highway 4.4 mi 7m
Litman Drive 0.9 mi 2m
Vine Street Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
North 15th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Old Plank Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 287.8 mi, about 5h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Oakridge Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Oakridge Drive
2

Turn right onto Thornwood Road

489 ft · 25 sec · Thornwood Road
3

Turn left onto White Oak Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · White Oak Drive
4

Keep slight left to continue on White Oak Drive

249 ft · 16 sec · White Oak Drive
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Mc Quistion Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Mc Quistion Road
6

Continue on West McQuiston Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West McQuiston Road
7

Turn left onto Old Plank Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Old Plank Road
8

Turn right onto Litman Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Litman Drive
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

12 mi · 19 min · Pittsburgh Road
10

Continue on William Flinn Highway

2.2 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway
11

Continue on William Flinn Highway

2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

0.3 mi · 57 sec · I 76 Toll, PATP
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 76 East: Pittsburgh
14

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

288 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

18 mi · 26 min · I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
16

Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
17

Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Central Philadelphia
18

Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

315 ft · 11 sec · 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
19

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North 15th Street
20

Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

377 ft · 9 sec · South Penn Square
21

Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

167 ft · 3 sec · South Penn Square
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since you are tackling a 5-hour and 27-minute drive on local roads, planning your timing is essential to avoid fatigue. With only one scheduled stop, you should use that break strategically to stretch and refuel your vehicle, keeping your $52 budget in mind. Leaving early in the morning will give you the best visibility for navigating the winding local paths that make up this route. Because there are no long stretches on major highways, flexibility is your greatest advantage, allowing you to adjust your pace as needed. A specific tip for this route is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before heading out, as the reliance on Thornwood Road and White Oak Drive means you will be making frequent course corrections.

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 163.2 miles from Meadowood, PA, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 287.8 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.2 miles or 3h 11m 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 5m

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 Meadowood, 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 Meadowood, PA

This is one driving day of about 326.4 miles and 6h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meadowood, 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 287.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.2 mi from Meadowood, PA · 3h 11m into the drive

Downtown Cuba, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

163 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

Lakewood, NY

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 163.2 miles from Meadowood, 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 287.8 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 near mile 326.4
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 326.4
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 303.9
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 202.6
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 101.3
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 247.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.01 one way

$108.02 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $59.10 $118.20
premium $4.92 $63.25 $126.50
diesel $5.64 $72.51 $145.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.9 1 $34.27 $15.67
Efficient EV 81.6 0 $28.56 $13.06
EV Truck/SUV 130.6 1 $45.70 $20.89

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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 18 hours ago

Origin

Meadowood, PA

Late night in Meadowood on Monday

Local time

4:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Late night in Philadelphia on Monday

Local time

4:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

163 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

8 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 17m 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 Meadowood, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 326.4 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Pittsburgh 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 163.2 miles from Meadowood, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.01 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 326.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 306.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Meadowood, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 45 ft to 2,399 ft elevation with about 2,317 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.

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