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Trip from North Cornwall, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

84.7 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

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Downtown North Cornwall, PA, PA

North Cornwall, PA

Howard Senton

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

This 84.7-mile drive from North Cornwall, PA, to Philadelphia, PA, is best suited as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a more turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $14, a modest expense for a day trip. Given its relatively short duration, this route offers flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you manage your time on the road. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

42.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a 0% highway share. Your journey will begin on roads like Karinch Street, Furnace Street, and North Cornwall Road, immediately immersing you in a more connected, local driving environment. Without lengthy highway stretches, you'll be engaging with traffic signals and intersections more frequently. This type of driving can be more engaging for some, offering a constant sense of progress through various communities rather than a monotonous cruise.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 59.5 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 5.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 65.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.2 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 12 key points

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

5
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
8
65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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...
6
84 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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
9
84.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Patp

5 mi in | ~9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 59.5 mi 1h 3m
I 76 18 mi 26m
Quentin Road 4.1 mi 5m
Vine Street Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
North Cornwall Road 0.7 mi 2m
North 15th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Furnace Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Penn Square 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 59.5 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Park Street

64 ft · 7 sec · Park Street
2

Turn left onto Karinch Street

520 ft · 26 sec · Karinch Street
3

Turn right onto Furnace Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Furnace Street
4

Turn slight right onto North Cornwall Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · North Cornwall Road
5

Turn left onto PA 72

4.1 mi · 5 min · Quentin Road
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward PATP
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
8

Merge onto I 76; PATP

60 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

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.
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
14

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square
15

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square
16

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Since this 84.7-mile trip is a relatively short 1 hour and 33 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving during off-peak hours to minimize potential delays on local roads, aiming to arrive in Philadelphia before rush hour or after it has subsided. With no planned stops and a low fuel cost of $14, you won't need to worry about extensive breaks or frequent refueling. Keep an eye on your navigation system as you'll be making frequent turns on this local road-focused route; a good GPS is essential for staying on track without unnecessary backtracking.

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 42.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 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 19 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 50m 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 24m

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 North Cornwall, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from North Cornwall, PA

This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from North Cornwall, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 59.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.4 mi from North Cornwall, PA · 50m into the drive

county town of Warwickshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

42 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.

Popular next leg

Warwick, PA to Philadelphia, PA

46.1 mi · 1h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Schoeneck, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warwick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from North Cornwall, 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.

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 84.7
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 84.7
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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 64.3
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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 55.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.04 one way

$28.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.38 $30.76
premium $4.93 $16.43 $32.85
diesel $5.61 $18.70 $37.40

Estimated Tolls: $7.74

Pennsylvania Turnpike (59.5 mi) $7.74

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

$14

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.07
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39
EV Truck/SUV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

North Cornwall, PA

Afternoon in North Cornwall on Thursday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Afternoon in Philadelphia on Thursday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 43m 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 North Cornwall, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Quentin 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 42.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.04 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 65.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.2 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Cornwall, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

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