Origin
Pennsport, PA
Evening in Pennsport on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsport, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6m
Distance
2.8 mi
5 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 7m
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsport, PA
Illya Goloborodko
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pennsport, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 2.8 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 16th Street, Washington Avenue, South 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1 miles on South 16th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.46 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
1.4 miles from Pennsport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6m drive with frequent turns across 2.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 16th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Moyamensing Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 2.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Moyamensing Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Tasker Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (PA 3 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Moyamensing Avenue
Turn right onto East Moyamensing Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Tasker Street
Turn left onto Tasker Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 3 / Market Street
Turn right onto PA 3 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 611 / South 15th Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / South 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 16th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Tasker Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Moyamensing Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South 16th Street
— 1 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsport, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Mountain Street
122 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Street
2
Turn right onto East Moyamensing Avenue
194 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Moyamensing Avenue
3
Turn left onto Tasker Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Tasker Street
4
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
5
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
6
Turn right onto South 16th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 16th Street
7
Turn right onto PA 3
463 ft
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
10
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
11
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
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 1.4 miles from Pennsport, PA, or about 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1 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 2.8 miles or 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 1.4 miles or 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Pennsport, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pennsport, PA
This is one driving day of about 2.8 miles and 6m.
At 2.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on South 16th Street for about 1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 1.4 mi from Pennsport, PA · 3m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 2.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 1.4 miles from Pennsport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Philadelphia, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Philadelphia, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.46 one way
$0.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.54 | $1.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$25–$50
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.29 | $0.13 |
| Efficient EV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.24 | $0.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Evening in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
21 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
6m 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 Pennsport, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 2.8 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 16th Street, Washington Avenue, South 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.4 miles from Pennsport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.46 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 2.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Moyamensing Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Tasker Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (PA 3 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pennsport, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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