Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hopewell, PA
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
56.2 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Trip Overview
Spanning 56.2 miles, the drive from Philadelphia to Hopewell is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trip within Pennsylvania, it serves as an ideal day trip, requiring only a single day to complete. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route utilizes a combination of the Delaware Expressway, the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, and Baltimore Pike to navigate the region. Because you are traveling entirely within the Northeast, you will find the infrastructure familiar and predictable. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this drive offers a practical and efficient connection between these two Pennsylvania points.
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
28.1 miles from Philadelphia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing fast-paced highway segments with more localized road conditions. Roughly 47% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower sections of the route. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 18.3 miles on the Delaware Expressway. As you transition away from the expressway, the road character shifts, requiring you to remain attentive as you navigate through the bypasses and local pikes. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that keeps you engaged without the fatigue of a long-haul interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 15 significant decision points across 56.2 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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 611 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m 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
20.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Towns Along This Route
Between Philadelphia, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
37 mi in
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~58m
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via US 1
Rising Sun
37 mi in
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~58m
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via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 18.3 mi | 25m |
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.4 mi | 23m |
| Baltimore Pike | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| US 322 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Roneys Corner Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Calvary Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 18.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Hopewell, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
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
Turn right onto PA 611
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
5
Merge onto I 676; US 30
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
8
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
US 322
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 1; US 322
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
13
Turn right onto PA 472
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road
15
Continue on Calvary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Calvary Road
16
Turn left onto Roneys Corner Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
17
Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hopewell Road
18
Turn left
105 ft
·
7 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 28-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the trip is short and requires zero planned stops, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to build in significant rest breaks. Keep your $9 fuel budget in mind when planning your total trip expenses for the day. Since the route relies on a mix of major expressways and smaller pikes, pay close attention to your GPS when transitioning between the Delaware Expressway and the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. Staying alert during these road changes will ensure your drive remains smooth and stress-free.
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 28.1 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 56.2 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.1 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopewell, 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 56.2 miles and 1h 28m.
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 Delaware Expressway for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 56.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hopewell, PA
The final approach into Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, 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
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Hopewell, PA
Evening in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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
1h 28m 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 Hopewell, PA covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 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 $9.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 56.2 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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
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