Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Temple, PA
Maciej Cisowski
Philadelphia, PA to Temple, PA is 68.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. The route is primarily on major expressways, so expect consistent travel speeds. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily fit this into a weekend or even a weekday. It's a straightforward journey for those prioritizing getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive leans heavily towards a highway experience, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 27.7 miles. The Schuylkill Expressway and Morgantown Expressway also contribute to the highway-centric nature of this trip. Expect relatively fast and uninterrupted travel for most of the journey, characteristic of an 84% highway share. The profile is consistently highway-focused, meaning fewer opportunities for spontaneous roadside exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway. 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Temple, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Reading.
Chester
Pottstown
Harrisburg
Reading
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 27.7 mi | 29m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 16.8 mi | 23m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| North 5th Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 16th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Temple, PA.
Start on South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto North 16th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676; US 30
Merge onto I 76; US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 76
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Continue on I 176
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 422
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
Turn right onto Lamont Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Temple, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.34 one way
$22.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Temple on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
46°F
Frazer, PA
34 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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