Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Bakerstown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 50m

Distance

311.4 mi

501 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 37m ★

6 AM

5h 50m

8 AM

6h 17m

10 AM

6h 0m

12 PM

5h 57m

3 PM

6h 1m

5 PM

6h 15m

8 PM

5h 42m

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

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Bakerstown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Bakerstown, PA covers 311.4 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Schuylkill Expressway, William Flinn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 288.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

155.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	288.1 mi	5h 13m
Schuylkill Expressway	16.8 mi	23m
William Flinn Highway	2.5 mi	4m
Vine Street Expressway	1 mi	1m
North 16th Street	0.4 mi	<1m
I 76	0.4 mi	1m
Heckert Road	0.3 mi	1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 288.1 mi, about 5h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Penn Square

397 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Penn Square

Use the straight lane.

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North 16th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · North 16th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 676; US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; US 30

16 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

288 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 53 sec

Exit 39 Toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

498 ft · 11 sec

Toward PA 8 North: Butler Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto PA 8

2.5 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Heckert Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Heckert Road

Turn left onto Red Belt

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Bakerstown Road

Arrive at destination

Red Belt

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 155.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 2h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 288.1 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 69 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.7 miles or 2h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bakerstown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA

This is one driving day of about 311.4 miles and 5h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Philadelphia, 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 for about 288.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

156 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

Harrisburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 288.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 111.2

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

2.5 mi

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 111.2

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 266.9

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 289.1

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 266.9

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 289.1

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127958666

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 289.1

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 289.1

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 289.1

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

+12159652305

Visit website

NEST Center City

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14452232683

Visit website

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+12154546159

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.4 and 308.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

18.4 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

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 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...

18.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...

18.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Mall Boulevard

308.1 mi into trip | ~5h 43m in

Take the exit toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler

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 39 Toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler

308.3 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 8 North: Butler

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 8 North: Butler

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.63 one way

$103.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$56.54	$113.08
premium	$4.93	$60.39	$120.78
diesel	$5.61	$68.75	$137.51

Estimated Tolls: $37.46

Pennsylvania Turnpike (288.1 mi) $37.46

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

$52

Tolls

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$114–$139

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.4	1	$32.70	$14.95
Efficient EV	77.9	0	$27.25	$12.46
EV Truck/SUV	124.6	1	$43.60	$19.93

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Philadelphia, PA

Afternoon in Philadelphia on Saturday

Local time

3:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bakerstown, PA

Afternoon in Bakerstown on Saturday

Local time

3:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

156 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

30 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

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 75.2

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

311.4 mi in 5h 50m, mostly highway — 288.1 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 288.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 311.4 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 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Philadelphia, PA and Bakerstown, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Harrisburg.

Chester

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Pottstown

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Harrisburg

19 mi in | ~27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 311.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 288.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $37.46 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bakerstown, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bakerstown, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Bakerstown, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Spice Restaurant & Bar

RIM Cafe

Spice Restaurant & Bar

The Village

Esta Esta Restaurant

Satellite Cafe

Nino's Restaurant

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

RIM Cafe

CNT Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

The Franklin Institute

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Independence Hall

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Independence National Historical Park

NEST Center City

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Philadelphia, PA

Bakerstown, PA

Same local time

30 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 50m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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