Trip from Northampton, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

66.6 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 20m ★

6 AM

1h 26m

8 AM

1h 40m

10 AM

1h 31m

12 PM

1h 30m

3 PM

1h 32m

5 PM

1h 39m

8 PM

1h 22m

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

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Northampton, PA

Jay Brand

Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Northampton to Philadelphia, you are looking at a direct 67.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the round trip, making this an affordable way to move between these two Pennsylvania locations. Since you are staying within the Northeast region for the entire duration, the atmosphere remains consistent throughout the drive. This route is best treated as a straightforward transition rather than a scenic vacation, giving you plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

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

33.3 miles from Northampton, 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 high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, 4th Street, and Cypress Street, which keeps you off major arteries and on local thoroughfares. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you will need to stay focused on frequent turns and local traffic patterns. This personality makes for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway haul. By avoiding the highway entirely, you trade speed for a more direct, localized path through the region.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 37.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 66.6 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

10 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

51.9 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

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

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 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...

52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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...

66.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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

Between Northampton, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Scranton and Valley Forge.

Patp

10 mi in | ~16m

Scranton

10 mi in | ~16m

Valley Forge

51.9 mi in | ~1h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	37.4 mi	40m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.6 mi	17m
Lehigh Valley Thruway	4.8 mi	6m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Main Street	2.1 mi	3m
Pine Street	0.8 mi	1m
Vine Street Expressway	0.8 mi	1m
Mickley Road	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto 4th Street

510 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street

Turn right onto Cypress Street

432 ft · 10 sec · Cypress Street

Continue on Eugene Street

356 ft · 12 sec · Eugene Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

Turn right onto Pine Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pine Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street

Continue on Mickley Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mickley Road

Turn left onto PA 145

0.5 mi · 1 min · MacArthur Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 22

4.8 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20 Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Since this is a 1.5-hour local drive with no mandatory stops, you have the benefit of total control over your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid the congestion often associated with navigating local streets like Main and 4th. Keep in mind that there are no formal rest stops planned, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, given the $11 estimated cost. Because the route is composed of local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection traffic that can impact your arrival time. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to head out whenever it best suits your personal schedule.

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 33.3 miles from Northampton, PA, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 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 66.6 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.3 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 11m

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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, PA

This is one driving day of about 66.6 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Northampton, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 37.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Northampton, PA · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

33 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 66.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Northampton, 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

$11.02 one way

$22.04 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$12.06	$24.12
premium	$4.92	$12.91	$25.81
diesel	$5.64	$14.80	$29.59

Estimated Tolls: $5.21

Pennsylvania Turnpike (37.4 mi) $4.87

Lehigh Valley Thruway (4.8 mi) $0.34

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

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20	$6.99	$3.20
Efficient EV	16.7	$5.83	$2.66
EV Truck/SUV	26.6	$9.32	$4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Northampton, PA

Evening in Northampton on Sunday

Local time

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

8:34 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

5 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 26m 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 Northampton, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Northampton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.02 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.

Between Northampton, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Scranton and Valley Forge.

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Trip from Northampton, 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

Northampton, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 26m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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