Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Farrell, PA
Drive Time
6h 53m
Distance
370.6 mi
596 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 42m
★
6 AM
6h 53m
8 AM
7h 16m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 59m
3 PM
7h 2m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Farrell, PA
Mario Amé
Trip Overview
Spanning 370.6 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Philadelphia to Farrell takes approximately 6 hours and 53 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, you should plan for a full day on the road. Budgeting about $60 for fuel is a smart move for this trek, which stays entirely within the Northeast region. While it is possible to complete the trip in a single day, the constant navigation of local roads makes it a demanding drive. Expect to spend most of your time off the major interstates, providing a direct but intensive look at the Pennsylvania landscape.
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
185.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route features a 0% highway share, relying instead on local roads like East Penn Square, John F, and North 16th Street. The path is defined by its turn-heavy nature, meaning you will need to stay alert and keep your focus on the road ahead. Unlike a monotonous interstate cruise, this drive demands constant attention to navigation as you transition between local streets. There are no extended, uninterrupted stretches of highway here, so prepare for a rhythmic, stop-and-go pace throughout the 370.6-mile duration. It is a practical way to traverse the state, provided you enjoy navigating local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 271.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 19 significant decision points across 370.6 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 1 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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 none lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~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...
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
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
6
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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Farrell, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
Mount Pocono
93.1 mi in
|
~1h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 271.9 mi | 4h 54m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 75 mi | 1h 21m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Broadway Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Indiana Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 271.9 mi, about 4h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Farrell, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
8 sec
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South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Penn Square
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the none / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto North 16th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North 16th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76; US 30
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
10
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
15
Merge onto I 80
272 mi
·
4 hr 54 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4B
Toward PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage
17
Merge onto PA 760
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
18
Continue on PA 760
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Avenue
19
Turn right onto PA 418
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Council Street
20
Continue on PA 418
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mercer Avenue
21
Turn left onto Indiana Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Avenue
22
Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Roemer Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beechwood Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Beechwood Avenue
Trip Plan
To keep your energy levels steady, schedule at least one substantial stop to break up the nearly seven-hour drive. Leaving early in the morning is highly recommended to ensure you navigate the turn-heavy local segments during daylight hours. Since you will be relying on local roads, keep your GPS updated and watch for frequent changes in speed limits and traffic flow. Because the route is quite long for a local-road-only journey, verify your fuel levels before heading out to ensure you stay within your $60 budget. This route offers the flexibility of a single-day trip, but do not underestimate the fatigue that comes with constant turning and local navigation.
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 185.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 271.9 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 82 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.3 miles or 3h 29m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farrell, 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 370.6 miles and 6h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 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 Keystone Shortway for about 271.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.3 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 3h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 271.9 miles.
Arriving in Farrell, PA
The final approach into Farrell, 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 Farrell, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.32 one way
$122.65 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $67.10 | $134.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.81 | $143.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.33 | $164.67 |
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
$61
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.91 | $17.79 |
| Efficient EV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.43 | $14.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.2 | 1 | $51.88 | $23.72 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Destination
Farrell, PA
Evening in Farrell on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
7 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
6h 53m 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 Farrell, PA covers 370.6 miles and takes about 6h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.3 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 $61.32 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 370.6 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.
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 1 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Farrell, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
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