Photo: Samyantak Mohanty
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
135.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
The drive from Paupack, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 507, Lake Wallenpaupack Road, South Sterling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
67.9 miles from Paupack, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 135.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 507 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Wallenpaupack Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sterling Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carlton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 423 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Paupack, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
Start on Gumbletown Road
Turn right
Take the ramp right
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road
Continue on South Sterling Road
Turn slight right onto Carlton Road
Continue on Church Street
Continue on State Route 423
Turn slight right onto Church Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
Keep slight left
Turn left
Turn right
Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Turn right onto North 15th Street
Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.9 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Paupack, 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 Paupack, PA
This is one driving day of about 135.8 miles and 2h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.9 mi from Paupack, PA · 1h 17m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.9 miles from Paupack, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$21.85 one way
$43.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.59 | $49.18 |
| premium | $4.95 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.26 | $6.52 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.88 | $5.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Paupack on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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