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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Connoquenessing, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 18m

Distance

333.8 mi

537 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 6m ★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 11m

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

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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borough of Pennsylvania, United States of America

Connoquenessing, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Connoquenessing, PA covers 333.8 miles and takes about 6h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Penn Square, John F, North 16th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.34 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

166.9 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 18m drive with frequent turns across 333.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Penn Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Connoquenessing, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Penn Square
John F
North 16th Street
I 676 West
Vine Street Expressway
Schuylkill Expressway
US 202
US 202 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Penn Square — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Penn Square

397 ft · 9 sec · South Penn Square
2

Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Penn Square
3

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.2 mi · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
4

Turn right onto North 16th Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North 16th Street
5

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

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
6

Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
7

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

16 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
8

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

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
9

Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
10

Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Mall Boulevard
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
12

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76 West: Harrisburg
14

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 5 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
15

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

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
16

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 79 North: Erie
18

Merge slight left

5.7 mi · 6 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward PA 528: Evans City

0.3 mi · 38 sec · PA 528: Evans City
20

Keep slight right to continue on PA 528 North: Evans City

289 ft · 9 sec · PA 528 North: Evans City
21

Turn slight right onto Lindsay Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Lindsay Road
22

At the end of the road, turn right onto Evans City Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Evans City Road
23

Continue on West Main Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
24

Continue on Evans City Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Evans City Road
25

Turn left onto Constitution Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Constitution Avenue
26

At the end of the road, turn left onto Connoquenessing Main Street

269 ft · 12 sec · Connoquenessing Main Street
27

Arrive at your destination

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 166.9 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.

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 73 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166.9 miles or 3h 9m 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 10m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Philadelphia, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 333.8 miles and 6h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 166.9 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 3h 9m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

167 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.9 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Connoquenessing, PA

The final approach into Connoquenessing, 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 Connoquenessing, 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

$55.34 one way

$110.68 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $60.61 $121.22
premium $4.93 $64.74 $129.47
diesel $5.61 $73.70 $147.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.1 1 $35.05 $16.02
Efficient EV 83.5 0 $29.21 $13.35
EV Truck/SUV 133.5 1 $46.73 $21.36

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 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

Night in Philadelphia on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Connoquenessing, PA

Night in Connoquenessing on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

167 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

33 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 18m 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 Connoquenessing, PA covers 333.8 miles and takes about 6h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Penn Square, John F, North 16th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.9 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 $55.34 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Connoquenessing, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Connoquenessing, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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