Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Myerstown, PA

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

128.6 mi

207 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 47m

12 PM

2h 45m

3 PM

2h 48m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 33m

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

Myerstown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Myerstown, PA covers 128.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 $21.28 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

64.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 128.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Myerstown, PA is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Myerstown, 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
US 202	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 202 South	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 Myerstown, PA.

Start on South Penn Square

397 ft · 9 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Penn Square

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.2 mi · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto North 16th Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North 16th Street

Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

16 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Mall Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76 West: Harrisburg

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 15 South: Gettysburg

Merge slight left

7.1 mi · 10 min

Turn right onto Mountain Road

6.9 mi · 13 min · Mountain Road

Turn right onto Latimore Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Latimore Road

Continue on Goodyear Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Goodyear Road

Arrive at your destination

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 64.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 1h 19m 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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.3 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myerstown, 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 128.6 miles and 2h 39m.

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 64.3 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

64 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.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Myerstown, PA

The final approach into Myerstown, 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 Myerstown, 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

$21.28 one way

$42.56 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$23.28	$46.57
premium	$4.92	$24.92	$49.84
diesel	$5.64	$28.57	$57.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.6	$13.50	$6.17
Efficient EV	32.2	$11.25	$5.14
EV Truck/SUV	51.4	$18.00	$8.23

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Myerstown, PA

Evening in Myerstown on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

2 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 39m 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 Myerstown, PA covers 128.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 64.3 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 $21.28 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Myerstown, PA is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Myerstown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Philadelphia, PA to Myerstown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.