Origin
Pine Grove, PA
Morning in Pine Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Grove, PA
Thomas P
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Pine Grove to Philadelphia, you are looking at a manageable 55-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of only $9, it is an economical way to move between these two Pennsylvania locations. Since both points are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic area throughout your transit. Keep in mind that this is a local-heavy drive rather than a highway sprint, so adjust your expectations for a slower pace than a typical interstate trek.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 55 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience on this 55-mile route, as it relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. Behind the wheel, you will find the character of the journey remains consistent, favoring smaller, winding paths that require your full attention. This lack of highway driving means you will likely encounter more frequent turns and intersections compared to a standard cross-country trip. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55 miles you will encounter 16 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 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
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 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
9
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
8
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Valley Forge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Valley Forge
7
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward 30th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 345
Toward 30th Street
7
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
PA 611 / South 15th Street
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611 / South 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pine Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.
Valley Forge
46.6 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Delaware Expressway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Conchester Highway | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Penrose Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Street Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Grove, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ashville Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Ashville Road
3
Continue on Forge Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Forge Road
4
Turn left onto Street Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Street Road
5
Turn right onto PA 472
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
7
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 322
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Conchester Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Valley Forge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on PA 291
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Penrose Avenue
15
Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 26th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 345
Toward 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto PA 3
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
19
Turn right onto PA 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Pine Grove, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Pine Grove, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.12 one way
$18.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.67 | $21.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live 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
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 warmer 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 Pine Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 55 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 Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike, Delaware Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Pine Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.12 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 55 miles you will encounter 16 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 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pine Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.
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.
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