Origin
Pine, PA
Afternoon in Pine on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
192.7 mi
310 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Pine to Philadelphia covers 185.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes of time behind the wheel. Because this journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Northeast locations. While the route does not rely on major interstates, the local roads provide a direct connection across Pennsylvania. Consider this a straightforward, no-nonsense drive that lets you get from point A to point B efficiently without complicated planning or multiple stopovers.
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
96.4 miles from Pine, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 192.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 185.1 miles navigating local infrastructure, which offers a different rhythm than high-speed motorways. The road’s personality is defined by frequent turns and changing local conditions, so you won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of straight pavement here. You should be prepared for a more active driving experience where the environment shifts consistently throughout the 3.5-hour duration. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer local backroads over the predictable pace of a major highway system.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.8 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 174.4 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 192.7 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 174.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
174.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
178 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
8
178.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
8
191.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
|
I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...
9
192.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pine, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Valley Forge.
Patp
98.3 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Allentown
98.3 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Valley Forge
178 mi in
|
~3h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 83.8 mi | 1h 32m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 75.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Rauchtown Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Pine Mountain Road | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 83.8 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Pine Mountain Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pine Mountain Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Mountain Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Pine Mountain Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 880
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Rauchtown Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto East Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Valley Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
84 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
10
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 76
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
22
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
23
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3.5-hour trip, your best strategy is to leave early in the morning to avoid local traffic congestion that often builds up on smaller roads. Because there are no mandatory stops included in this route, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a stretch or a break. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $30 estimate assumes steady driving; local roads with frequent stops can sometimes impact your actual consumption. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for the constant turns, as the lack of highway driving means your speed will fluctuate more than it would on a typical interstate journey. Keep your navigation system active to help manage the winding local path.
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 96.4 miles from Pine, PA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.8 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 42 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.4 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pine, 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 Pine, PA
This is one driving day of about 192.7 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Pine, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 83.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.4 mi from Pine, PA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.4 miles from Pine, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.8 miles.
Arriving in Philadelphia, PA
The final approach into Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, 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
$31.95 one way
$63.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.55 | $85.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.1 mi)
$9.76
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
$32
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.23 | $9.25 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.98 | $12.33 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Philadelphia, PA
Afternoon in Philadelphia on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:29PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
24 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
3h 53m 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 Pine, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 192.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.4 miles from Pine, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.95 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 192.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 174.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pine, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Valley Forge.
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