Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Catawissa, PA

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

141.4 mi

228 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

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

Catawissa, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Philadelphia to Catawissa covers 141.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 51 minutes. Since the entire journey remains within Pennsylvania, you will stay firmly rooted in the Northeast region throughout your transit. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. Given the duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a quick interstate sprint, so keep your navigation handy as you navigate away from the city.

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

70.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a hands-on driving experience, as this route features zero highway miles and relies entirely on local roads. You will spend your time navigating turns rather than cruising on high-speed interstates, with the longest stretch being a 0-mile segment on East Penn Square. Your path begins on East Penn Square, transitioning through John F and North 16th Street as you make your way toward your destination. This is a technical, low-speed journey that requires your full attention. Because the route lacks long, straight highway stretches, the drive feels consistent and intimate, demanding a steady pace as you move through the local landscape.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 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 75 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Keystone Shortway. 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 17 significant decision points across 141.4 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Ai...

14.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 331B Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

93.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

130.1 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 South: Bloomsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 11 South: Bloomsburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Philadelphia, PA and Catawissa, PA, road signs point toward Mount Pocono and Berwick.

Mount Pocono

93.1 mi in | ~1h 48m

Berwick

130.1 mi in | ~2h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75 mi	1h 21m
Keystone Shortway	35.8 mi	40m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.1 mi	17m
Columbia Boulevard	6.2 mi	11m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
River Hill Drive	3.4 mi	5m
Vine Street Expressway	1 mi	1m
Merceron Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 75 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

12 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331B Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Continue on I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge onto I 80

36 mi · 40 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

231 ft · 5 sec

Toward US 11: Lime Ridge, Berwick

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 11 South: Bloomsburg

Turn straight onto US 11

6.2 mi · 11 min · Columbia Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto PA 487

367 ft · 14 sec · East Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on PA 487

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Poplar Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 487

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Ferry Road

Continue on PA 487

3.4 mi · 5 min · River Hill Drive

Continue on PA 487

0.6 mi · 1 min · Merceron Street

Continue on PA 487

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Fourth Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

93 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Since you are covering 141.4 miles on local roads, planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the turns and stay refreshed. Aim to head out early in the day to navigate local traffic patterns effectively and avoid feeling rushed during the 2-hour and 51-minute transit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency on stop-and-go local roads. Because you have the flexibility of a single-day trip, feel free to adjust your departure time based on local road conditions. Prioritize comfort, as the turn-heavy nature of this path makes it more physically engaging than a standard highway 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 70.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.7 miles or 1h 23m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Catawissa, 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 141.4 miles and 2h 51m.

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 Northeast Extension for about 75 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.7 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 1h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

71 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.7 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 Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.

Arriving in Catawissa, PA

The final approach into Catawissa, 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 Catawissa, 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

$23.40 one way

$46.80 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$25.60	$51.20
premium	$4.92	$27.40	$54.80
diesel	$5.64	$31.41	$62.83

Estimated Tolls: $9.75

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75 mi) $9.75

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

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.4	$14.85	$6.79
Efficient EV	35.4	$12.37	$5.66
EV Truck/SUV	56.6	$19.80	$9.05

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

9:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catawissa, PA

Night in Catawissa on Sunday

Local time

9:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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

2h 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Catawissa, PA covers 141.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Schuylkill Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 70.7 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 $23.40 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.

Between Philadelphia, PA and Catawissa, PA, road signs point toward Mount Pocono and Berwick.

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