Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Locust, PA
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
299 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Locust, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Locust, PA covers 299 miles and takes about 5h 49m 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 $49.48 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
149.5 miles from Philadelphia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 299 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Locust, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Penn Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 676 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vine Street Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schuylkill Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Penn Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Locust, 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
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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
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
9
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80 West: Hazleton
15
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
175 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
17
Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bee Line Highway
18
Turn left
52 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right
52 ft
·
6 sec
21
Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Line Highway
22
Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East DuBois Avenue
23
Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Liberty Boulevard
24
Continue on North Brady Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Brady Street
25
Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
26
Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
27
Continue on Sykes Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sykes Street
28
Turn right onto East Main Street
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
29
Turn left onto Bells Mills Cloe Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bells Mills Cloe Road
30
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
31
Turn sharp left onto Cloe Rossiter Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Cloe Rossiter Road
32
Continue on Juneau Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Juneau Road
33
Continue on Locust Lane
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Locust Lane
34
Continue on Locust Lane
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Locust Lane
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Lane
292 ft
·
13 sec
·
Locust Lane
36
Continue on Locust Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Lane
37
Turn left onto Rishell Road
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Rishell Road
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 149.5 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 2h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.5 miles or 2h 54m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust, 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 299 miles and 5h 49m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.5 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.5 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Locust, PA
The final approach into Locust, 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 Locust, 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
$49.48 one way
$98.95 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.14 | $108.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $57.94 | $115.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.43 | $132.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.40 | $14.35 |
| Efficient EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.16 | $11.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.6 | 1 | $41.86 | $19.14 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Locust, PA
Morning in Locust on Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
5 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
5h 49m 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 Locust, PA covers 299 miles and takes about 5h 49m 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 149.5 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 $49.48 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Locust, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Locust, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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