Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Punxsutawney, PA

Drive Time

5h 33m

Distance

293.6 mi

472 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 20m ★

6 AM

5h 34m

8 AM

6h 0m

10 AM

5h 43m

12 PM

5h 40m

3 PM

5h 44m

5 PM

5h 59m

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

Punxsutawney, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Philadelphia to Punxsutawney covers 293.6 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 33 minutes. While this journey is feasible as a one-day trip, be prepared for a significant amount of time behind the wheel. Budget approximately $47 for fuel to complete the transit across Pennsylvania. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain within the same geographic corridor throughout your travels. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it is best suited for drivers who prefer a slower, more interactive pace over high-speed highway cruising.

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

146.8 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate away from Philadelphia using East Penn Square, John F, and North 16th Street. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire duration on local roads rather than fast-paced interstates. With no long, uninterrupted stretches—the longest being 0 miles on East Penn Square—you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and directional changes. The personality of this drive is decidedly technical, requiring your full attention as you transition between local surface streets for the duration of the 293.6-mile trek.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 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 175.5 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 22 significant decision points across 293.6 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 22 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.

0.8 mi into trip | ~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...

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes.

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

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

Between Philadelphia, PA and Punxsutawney, PA, road signs point toward Mount Pocono and Penfield.

Mount Pocono

93.1 mi in | ~1h 48m

Penfield

269.8 mi in | ~5h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	175.5 mi	3h 10m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75 mi	1h 21m
East Main Street	13.4 mi	16m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.1 mi	17m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway	3.1 mi	3m
North Brady Street	1.9 mi	2m
Bee Line Highway	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 175.5 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

12 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331B Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Continue on I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge onto I 80

175 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

Turn left onto PA 255

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

Turn left

53 ft · 6 sec

Turn right

57 ft · 6 sec

Turn right

52 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto PA 255

1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

Continue on PA 255

1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

Turn left onto US 219

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Liberty Boulevard

Continue on US 219

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Brady Street

Continue on US 219

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

Turn right onto US 119

2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

Continue on US 119

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

Turn right onto US 119

13 mi · 16 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 119

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue

Turn right onto US 119; PA 36

0.2 mi · 15 sec · East Mahoning Street

Arrive at destination

US 119; PA 36

Trip Plan

Since your travel time is just under six hours, plan to leave early in the morning to reach Punxsutawney before nightfall. You should budget for at least one planned stop to break up the monotony of the turn-heavy local roads and to manage your fuel intake. Given that you are navigating exclusively via local streets, keep a reliable GPS handy to avoid missing any of the frequent turns required by this specific itinerary. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy drive, ensure your vehicle is comfortable for sustained local maneuvering rather than high-speed cruising. Taking your time on these smaller roads will make the 293.6-mile journey much more manageable.

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 146.8 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.5 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.8 miles or 2h 47m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Punxsutawney, 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 293.6 miles and 5h 33m.

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 Keystone Shortway for about 175.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.8 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 2h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union, NY

147 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.8 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.5 miles.

Arriving in Punxsutawney, PA

The final approach into Punxsutawney, 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 Punxsutawney, 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

$48.58 one way

$97.17 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$53.16	$106.32
premium	$4.92	$56.89	$113.79
diesel	$5.64	$65.23	$130.46

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

$49

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 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	88.1	1	$30.83	$14.09
Efficient EV	73.4	0	$25.69	$11.74
EV Truck/SUV	117.4	1	$41.10	$18.79

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Punxsutawney, PA

Evening in Punxsutawney on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Union, NY

147 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

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 33m 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 Punxsutawney, PA covers 293.6 miles and takes about 5h 33m 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, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 146.8 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 $48.58 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 Punxsutawney, PA, road signs point toward Mount Pocono and Penfield.

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