Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Night in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring, PA
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
127.8 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Silver Spring, PA
Mohamed B.
Trip Overview
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring, PA covers 127.8 miles and takes about 3h 6m 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 $21.15 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
63.9 miles from Philadelphia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 127.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Silver Spring, PA is easy. At 3h 6m 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
9 sec
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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
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John F. Kennedy Boulevard
4
Turn right onto North 16th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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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
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
0.5 mi
·
2 min
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PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
13
Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
226 ft
·
8 sec
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PA 663 North: Quakertown
14
Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
15
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Portzer Road
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
18
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
12 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 East: Bethlehem
20
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
22
Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
23
Continue on PA-33
24 mi
·
29 min
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PA-33
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg
7.9 mi
·
11 min
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US 209 North: Stroudsburg
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshalls Creek Bypass
27
Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshalls Creek Bypass
28
Continue on Milford Road
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Milford Road
29
Continue on Federal Road
17 mi
·
30 min
·
Federal Road
30
Turn left onto Raymondskill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Raymondskill Road
31
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 63.9 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 1h 33m 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 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Spring, 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 127.8 miles and 3h 6m.
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 63.9 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Silver Spring, PA
The final approach into Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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
$21.15 one way
$42.29 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.39 | $56.79 |
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: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.42 | $6.13 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.89 | $8.18 |
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.
Destination
Silver Spring, PA
Night in Silver Spring on Sunday
Local time
10:59 PM
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
3h 6m 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 Silver Spring, PA covers 127.8 miles and takes about 3h 6m 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 63.9 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 $21.15 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring, PA is easy. At 3h 6m 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 Silver Spring, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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