Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hatfield, PA

Drive Time

5h 34m

Distance

288.4 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 21m ★

6 AM

5h 34m

8 AM

6h 1m

10 AM

5h 44m

12 PM

5h 41m

3 PM

5h 45m

5 PM

6h 0m

8 PM

5h 26m

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

Hatfield, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Philadelphia to Hatfield, prepare for a focused day of driving that spans 288.4 miles. This journey takes approximately 5 hours and 34 minutes to complete, making it a manageable, albeit turn-heavy, one-day excursion. You will navigate through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania using local roads like East Penn Square, John F, and North 16th Street. Budgeting about $46 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since the entire route is best handled in a single day, you likely won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, allowing for a straightforward and efficient travel experience.

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

144.2 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly engaging experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a standard highway cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should be prepared for constant navigation through local streets. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively 0 miles on East Penn Square, you will be making frequent turns throughout the journey. This lack of repetitive highway miles ensures that you stay attentive, though it requires more active driving effort than a typical interstate trek. The personality of this route is defined by its intricate, non-highway path 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 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 236.8 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 18 significant decision points across 288.4 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 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 18 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

19 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Philadelphia, PA and Hatfield, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Uniontown.

Chester

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Pottstown

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Harrisburg

19 mi in | ~27m

Uniontown

256.7 mi in | ~4h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	236.8 mi	4h 18m
Schuylkill Expressway	16.8 mi	23m
University Drive	8.9 mi	10m
PA 982	8 mi	13m
State Route 31	6 mi	9m
Memorial Boulevard	4 mi	4m
Morgantown Street	1.2 mi	2m
Vine Street Expressway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 236.8 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

237 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

Continue on PA 31

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

Turn left onto PA 982

8.0 mi · 13 min · PA 982

Turn left onto US 119

4.0 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

Turn straight onto US 119

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Blackstone Road

Merge onto US 119

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Morrell Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 119

8.9 mi · 10 min · University Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward PA 51

Turn left onto PA 51

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Pittsburgh Road

Continue on PA 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street

Continue on PA 51

1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

Continue on Morgantown Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Morgantown Road

Arrive at destination

Morgantown Road

Trip Plan

Given the technical nature of the turn-heavy roads, planning your departure during off-peak hours can help you navigate local traffic more comfortably. You should anticipate at least one necessary stop during your 5-hour and 34-minute drive to stretch your legs and stay alert. Since the route relies entirely on local streets, keep a reliable GPS handy to manage the frequent turns along East Penn Square and North 16th Street. Factor the $46 fuel cost into your budget early to avoid any surprises at the pump. Because this is a single-day trip, feel free to leverage the flexibility of your schedule to pace your travel time based on local conditions.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 144.2 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.8 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 144.2 miles or 2h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hatfield, 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 288.4 miles and 5h 34m.

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 236.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.2 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 2h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

144 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 144.2 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 236.8 miles.

Arriving in Hatfield, PA

The final approach into Hatfield, 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 Hatfield, 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

$47.72 one way

$95.44 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.22	$104.44
premium	$4.92	$55.89	$111.77
diesel	$5.64	$64.07	$128.14

Estimated Tolls: $30.78

Pennsylvania Turnpike (236.8 mi) $30.78

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

$48

Tolls

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.5	1	$30.28	$13.84
Efficient EV	72.1	0	$25.23	$11.54
EV Truck/SUV	115.4	1	$40.38	$18.46

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 3 days ago

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hatfield, PA

Night in Hatfield on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

144 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

10 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

5h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Hatfield, PA covers 288.4 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.2 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 $47.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

Between Philadelphia, PA and Hatfield, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Uniontown.

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