Origin
Paupack, PA
Morning in Paupack on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paupack, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
136.1 mi
219 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paupack, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from the lakefront serenity of Paupack to the historic streets of Philadelphia covers approximately 135.8 miles. You should plan for about 2 hours and 35 minutes of actual driving time, making this a very manageable one-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $22, it is an economical journey that transitions you from the Northeast region’s rural landscape directly into the heart of Philadelphia. Since the route is entirely local, you won't be dealing with the typical pressures of interstate travel, though you should stay alert for the frequent turns. Whether you are heading south for business or a weekend getaway, the simplicity of this route allows for a straightforward departure without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.1 miles from Paupack, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate a series of winding roads, including PA 507, Lake Wallenpaupack Road, and South Sterling Road, which keep you engaged behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace remains consistent with local traffic patterns throughout the entire 135.8-mile distance. This drive requires your full attention as you transition off the main roads and through local stretches, offering a more hands-on experience than a standard highway trek. The technical nature of these roads ensures that the scenery remains close and personal as you make your way toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 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 67.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,133 ft
43 ft
Total Climb
1,148 ft
Total Descent
2,667 ft
Highest Point
2,133 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,090 ft
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 50.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 136.1 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 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
50.3 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
Take the ramp toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
8
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m 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...
8
121.7 mi into trip
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~2h 36m 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
8
134.6 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
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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
135.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m 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.
Between Paupack, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Lake Wallenpaupack, Blakeslee, Patp South and Valley Forge.
Lake Wallenpaupack
9.1 mi in
|
~13m
Blakeslee
40.6 mi in
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~1h 2m
Patp South
50.3 mi in
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~1h 17m
Valley Forge
121.3 mi in
|
~2h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 67.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Keystone Shortway | 9 mi | 10m |
| PA 903 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| I 380 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Church Street | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Lake Wallenpaupack Road | 4.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paupack, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Gumbletown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gumbletown Road
2
Turn right onto PA 390
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 390
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 84
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 84
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
6
Turn left onto PA 507
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lake Wallenpaupack Road
7
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sterling Road
8
Turn slight right onto PA 423
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Road
9
Continue on PA 423
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on PA 423
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 423
11
Turn slight right onto PA 423
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Church Street
12
Turn left onto PA 423
452 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto PA 423
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
15
Merge onto I 380
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 380
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
17
Merge onto I 80
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
19
Keep slight left at fork
179 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn left onto PA 115
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 115
21
Turn right onto PA 903
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 903
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto I 476; PATP
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
26
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
27
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.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
29
Merge onto I 76
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
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.
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
34
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
35
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
36
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 35-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route is short enough to drive in one go, you should account for at least one stop to stretch your legs and navigate the frequent turns comfortably. Keep your fuel budget of $22 in mind, and consider topping off your tank before you leave the Paupack area to avoid searching for stations on smaller, local roads. Because you are relying on secondary routes rather than major interstates, pay close attention to your GPS and road signage to ensure you stay on track through the winding segments. Checking your tire pressure before you head out is a smart move, given the turn-heavy nature of the drive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.1 miles from Paupack, PA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.1 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Paupack, 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 Paupack, PA
This is one driving day of about 136.1 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paupack, 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 Northeast Extension for about 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.1 mi from Paupack, PA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from Paupack, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.56 one way
$45.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.05 | $60.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(67.3 mi)
$8.76
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
$23
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.29 | $6.53 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 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 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
68 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
39 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
2h 58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Paupack, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.1 miles from Paupack, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.56 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 136.1 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 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Paupack, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Lake Wallenpaupack, Blakeslee, Patp South and Valley Forge.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 43 ft to 2,133 ft elevation with about 1,148 ft of total climbing.
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