Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rockland, PA

Drive Time

6h 30m

Distance

335.7 mi

540 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 19m ★

6 AM

6h 31m

8 AM

6h 55m

10 AM

6h 40m

12 PM

6h 37m

3 PM

6h 41m

5 PM

6h 54m

8 PM

6h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Rockland, PA covers 335.7 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 230.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.55 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

167.8 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 335.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 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 230.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 19 significant decision points across 335.7 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 19 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

On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Rockland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.

Mount Pocono

93.1 mi in | ~1h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	230.1 mi	4h 9m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75 mi	1h 21m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.1 mi	17m
PA 38	5.1 mi	7m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Rockland Station Road	1.8 mi	6m
Shot Gun Club Road	1.4 mi	5m
Warner Road	1.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 230.1 mi, about 4h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

230 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg

Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208

5.1 mi · 7 min · PA 38; PA 208

Turn left onto Shot Gun Club Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Shot Gun Club Road

Continue on T361

1.1 mi · 4 min · T361

Turn left onto Rockland Township Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Rockland Township Road

Turn right onto Warner Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Warner Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Warner Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Warner Road

Turn left onto Pittsville Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Pittsville Road

Turn right onto Rockland Station Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Rockland Station Road

Arrive at destination

Rockland Station Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 167.8 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 230.1 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 167.8 miles or 3h 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockland, 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 335.7 miles and 6h 30m.

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 230.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 167.8 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 3h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

168 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.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.8 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 230.1 miles.

Arriving in Rockland, PA

The final approach into Rockland, 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 Rockland, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 23.1

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 11.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.55 one way

$111.10 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$60.78	$121.57
premium	$4.92	$65.05	$130.10
diesel	$5.64	$74.58	$149.16

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

$56

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Rivers Casino - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Rodin Place Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

10 DCFC

East Market - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Cedar Realty Riverview (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Wawa Philadelphia #8065

Philadelphia, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 2 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	100.7	1	$35.25	$16.11
Efficient EV	83.9	0	$29.37	$13.43
EV Truck/SUV	134.3	1	$47.00	$21.48

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Morning in Philadelphia on Monday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Rockland, PA

Morning in Rockland on Monday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

6 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

6h 30m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Rockland, PA covers 335.7 miles and takes about 6h 30m 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, Schuylkill Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 167.8 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 $55.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Rockland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.

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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rockland, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Rockland, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Philadelphia, PA

Rockland, PA

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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