Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Beaver, PA

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

332.1 mi

535 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 4m ★

6 AM

6h 17m

8 AM

6h 42m

10 AM

6h 26m

12 PM

6h 23m

3 PM

6h 27m

5 PM

6h 41m

8 PM

6h 9m

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

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Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Beaver, PA

patrice schoefolt

Trip Overview

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Beaver, PA covers 332.1 miles and takes about 6h 16m 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, Freedom Crider Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 298.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.95 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

166.1 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 16m highway drive covering 332.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 298.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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 is the longest continuous segment at about 298.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 332.1 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 611 / East Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

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

318.5 mi into trip | ~5h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

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 28 Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendal...

Towns Along This Route

Between Philadelphia, PA and Beaver, 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	298.5 mi	5h 24m
Schuylkill Expressway	16.8 mi	23m
Freedom Crider Road	4.4 mi	6m
Ohio River Boulevard	3.2 mi	3m
Freedom Road	2.6 mi	4m
Crows Run Road	1.5 mi	2m
Vine Street Expressway	1 mi	1m
Perry Highway	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 298.5 mi, about 5h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Beaver, 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

299 mi · 5 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 28 Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry

Turn slight left

149 ft · 5 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 19

0.5 mi · 1 min · Perry Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Freedom Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

98 ft · 1 sec · Freedom Crider Road

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Freedom Crider Road

Turn straight onto Crows Run Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

Turn right onto PA 65

3.2 mi · 3 min · Ohio River Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto PA 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · PA 51

Toward PA 51 North, PA 68 West: Beaver, Chippewa

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward PA 68 West: Beaver Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on PA 68

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

PA 68

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 166.1 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.5 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166.1 miles or 3h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, 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 332.1 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 298.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 166.1 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 3h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

166 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.1 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 298.5 miles.

Arriving in Beaver, PA

The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 22.9

View on nps.gov

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 126

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 229.1

View on nps.gov

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 80.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.95 one way

$109.91 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$60.13	$120.26
premium	$4.92	$64.35	$128.71
diesel	$5.64	$73.78	$147.56

Estimated Tolls: $38.81

Pennsylvania Turnpike (298.5 mi) $38.81

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

$55

Tolls

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$119–$144

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Rivers Casino - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Rodin Place Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

10 DCFC

East Market - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Cedar Realty Riverview (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Wawa Philadelphia #8065

Philadelphia, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 Blink Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	99.6	1	$34.87	$15.94
Efficient EV	83	0	$29.06	$13.28
EV Truck/SUV	132.8	1	$46.49	$21.25

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Late night in Philadelphia on Monday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Beaver, PA

Late night in Beaver on Monday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

166 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

9 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

6h 16m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Beaver, PA covers 332.1 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Schuylkill Expressway, Freedom Crider Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 166.1 miles from Philadelphia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.