The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Delaware Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 611 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
6
0.7 mi into trip|~1m 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.
7
20.5 mi into trip|~29m in|US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
37 mi in|~58m|via US 1
Rising Sun
37 mi in|~58m|via US 1
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi
25m
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi
23m
Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi
15m
US 322
7.4 mi
13m
Street Road
1.6 mi
3m
West Lancaster Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Vine Street Expressway
0.7 mi
1m
Forge Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 18.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Pine Grove, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft·8 sec·South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
0.1 mi·19 sec·East Penn Square
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto PA 611
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
5
Merge onto I 676; US 30
0.3 mi·25 sec·Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi·38 sec·Vine Street Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
8
Merge onto I 95
18 mi·25 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
7.4 mi·13 min·US 322
Toward US 322 West: West ChesterUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 1; US 322
9.1 mi·15 min·Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
17 mi·23 min·Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising SunUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
13
Turn right onto PA 472
1.3 mi·2 min·West Lancaster Avenue
14
Turn left onto Street Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Street Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road
0.3 mi·46 sec·Forge Road
16
Continue on Ashville Road
0.1 mi·21 sec·Ashville Road
17
Turn left
28 ft·2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Philadelphia, PA
· 44m into the drive
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pine Grove, PA
The final approach into Pine Grove, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.62 one way
$19.23 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$10.53
$21.06
premium
$4.93
$11.25
$22.50
diesel
$5.61
$12.81
$25.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.09
$2.78
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.07
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.12
$3.71
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Afternoon
in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Pine Grove, PA
Afternoon
in Pine Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Chester, PA
29 mi in
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
18 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
1h 29m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.62 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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.
