Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Souderton, PA

Drive Time

52m

Distance

34.8 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown Philadelphia, PA, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Downtown Souderton, PA, PA

Souderton, PA

Kai

Trip Overview

The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Souderton, PA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 52m 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 $5.76 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

17.4 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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 Souderton, PA is easy. At 52m 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 Souderton, 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 Souderton, 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 · 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

10 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12

Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

0.3 mi · 1 min · PA 63 East: Kulpsville
13

Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sumneytown Pike
14

Turn right onto Wambold Road

3.1 mi · 6 min · Wambold Road
15

Continue on East Township Line Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Township Line Road
16

Turn left onto Souderton Hatfield Pike

0.5 mi · 1 min · Souderton Hatfield Pike
17

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
18

Turn right onto West Broad Street

266 ft · 15 sec · West Broad Street
19

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · North Main Street
20

Turn left

56 ft · 4 sec
21

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.4 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 26m 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 34.8 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Souderton, 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 34.8 miles and 52m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Souderton, PA

The final approach into Souderton, 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 Souderton, 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

$5.76 one way

$11.52 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
premium $4.92 $6.74 $13.49
diesel $5.64 $7.73 $15.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Souderton, PA

Evening in Souderton on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

17 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

52m 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 Souderton, PA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 52m 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 17.4 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 $5.76 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.
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Souderton, PA is easy. At 52m 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 Souderton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Souderton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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