Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Cresco, PA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

115.1 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 16m ★

6 AM

2h 26m

8 AM

2h 46m

10 AM

2h 33m

12 PM

2h 31m

3 PM

2h 34m

5 PM

2h 45m

8 PM

2h 20m

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

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Cresco, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Cresco, PA covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.08 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.6 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 115.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

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 Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 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 115.1 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 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 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.

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

85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

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 87 Toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

85.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

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 Cresco, PA, road signs point toward Lake Harmony, 940: Pocono Pines and Mt Pocono.

Lake Harmony

85.5 mi in | ~1h 39m

940: Pocono Pines

106.7 mi in | ~2h 9m

Mt Pocono

106.7 mi in | ~2h 9m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	67.3 mi	1h 13m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.1 mi	17m
Keystone Shortway	9 mi	10m
PA 903	7.1 mi	10m
PA 940	5.5 mi	10m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
PA 115	1.8 mi	2m
I 380	1.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

67 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 87 Toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

237 ft · 7 sec

Toward PA 903 North: Lake Harmony Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto PA 903

7.1 mi · 10 min · PA 903

At end of road, turn left onto PA 115

1.8 mi · 2 min · PA 115

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 80

9.0 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

Continue on I 380

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 380

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward 940: Pocono Pines, Mt Pocono

Turn right onto PA 940

2.5 mi · 5 min · PA 940

Turn right onto PA 611; PA 940

337 ft · 9 sec · Pocono Boulevard

Turn left onto PA 940

3.0 mi · 5 min · PA 940

Turn left onto PA 390

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 390

At end of road, turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

1.2 mi · 2 min · PA 191; PA 390

Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension

363 ft · 16 sec · Hardytown Road Extension

Turn right onto Sand Spring Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road

Arrive at destination

Sand Spring Road

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 57.6 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 57.6 miles or 1h 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 1h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cresco, 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 115.1 miles and 2h 25m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.6 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

58 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.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 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 67.3 miles.

Arriving in Cresco, PA

The final approach into Cresco, 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 Cresco, PA.

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 15.9

View on nps.gov

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour $10 near mile 115.1

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.08 one way

$38.16 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$20.90	$41.80
premium	$4.93	$22.32	$44.64
diesel	$5.61	$25.41	$50.83

Estimated Tolls: $8.75

Pennsylvania Turnpike (67.3 mi) $8.75

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

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 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

East Market - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Cedar Realty Riverview (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Wawa Philadelphia #8065

Philadelphia, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Southport Plaza - DCFC

Philadelphia, PA

Blink Network

3 DCFC

Tesla: 4 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 2 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.5	$12.09	$5.52
Efficient EV	28.8	$10.07	$4.60
EV Truck/SUV	46	$16.11	$7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:29PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Cresco, PA

Night in Cresco on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

34 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 25m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Cresco, PA covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.6 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 $19.08 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.

Between Philadelphia, PA and Cresco, PA, road signs point toward Lake Harmony, 940: Pocono Pines and Mt Pocono.

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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Cresco, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cresco, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Philadelphia, PA

Cresco, PA

Same local time

34 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 25m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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