Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tunkhannock, PA

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

136.5 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 43m ★

6 AM

2h 55m

8 AM

3h 17m

10 AM

3h 2m

12 PM

3h 0m

3 PM

3h 3m

5 PM

3h 16m

8 PM

2h 48m

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

Tunkhannock, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Philadelphia to Tunkhannock, expect a straightforward journey spanning 136.5 miles. You will spend roughly 2 hours and 54 minutes on the road, making this a very manageable day trip that doesn't strictly require an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes the Schuylkill Expressway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and Tunkhannock Highway. Budgeting about $23 for fuel should cover your transit across the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Because this is a relatively short trip, it offers the flexibility to head out early and return by evening or linger in your destination without the fatigue of a multi-day haul.

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

68.2 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 85.6-mile stretch along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of the drive. As you transition away from the Schuylkill Expressway and onto the Tunkhannock Highway, the character of the road shifts from dense urban corridors to more open, flowing stretches. You will experience a blend of fast-paced interstate travel that eventually settles into a more localized driving experience as you reach your final destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 85.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tunkhannock Highway. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 136.5 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 14 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 none 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 none / 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

103.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 105 Toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Tunkhannock, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bear Creek along the way.

Bear Creek

103.8 mi in | ~1h 59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	85.6 mi	1h 32m
Tunkhannock Highway	15.7 mi	25m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.1 mi	17m
PA 309	9.9 mi	16m
Bear Creek Boulevard	4.3 mi	7m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Hunter Highway	1.9 mi	3m
Vine Street Expressway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 85.6 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Tunkhannock, 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 none lane.

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Use the none / straight lanes.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; US 30

12 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the none / 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

Use the none lane.

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 476; PATP

86 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 105 Toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

Turn left onto PA 115

4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

Continue on PA 309

9.8 mi · 16 min · PA 309

Take the exit onto PA 309

509 ft · 12 sec · PA 309

Merge onto PA 309

16 mi · 24 min · Tunkhannock Highway

Continue on PA 29

1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

Continue on PA 29

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

Continue on PA 29

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Bridge Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

PA 29

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth trip, consider planning at least one stop to break up the nearly three-hour duration. Leaving Philadelphia early is your best strategy to avoid potential congestion on the Schuylkill Expressway, especially during peak commute hours. Since the majority of your time is committed to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, keep your toll payment method ready to prevent delays at interchanges. Given that the entire route is under 140 miles, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure based on your personal schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longer highway stretches, as service plazas are the most convenient spots to refuel for that $23 estimated cost.

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 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 68.2 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tunkhannock, 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 136.5 miles and 2h 54m.

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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 85.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.2 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

68 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.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.2 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.

Arriving in Tunkhannock, PA

The final approach into Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock, 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

$22.59 one way

$45.17 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$24.72	$49.43
premium	$4.92	$26.45	$52.90
diesel	$5.64	$30.33	$60.65

Estimated Tolls: $11.13

Pennsylvania Turnpike (85.6 mi) $11.13

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

$23

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.9	$14.33	$6.55
Efficient EV	34.1	$11.94	$5.46
EV Truck/SUV	54.6	$19.11	$8.74

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tunkhannock, PA

Evening in Tunkhannock on Sunday

Local time

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

68 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

4 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

2h 54m 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 Tunkhannock, PA covers 136.5 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tunkhannock Highway, Schuylkill Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.2 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 $22.59 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Tunkhannock, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bear Creek along the way.

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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Philadelphia, PA

Tunkhannock, PA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 54m on the road

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