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Trip from Rockland, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

336.6 mi

542 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 20m ★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 55m
8 PM
6h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rockland, PA, PA

Rockland, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Philadelphia, PA, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Trip Overview

The drive from Rockland, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 336.6 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 230.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

168.3 miles from Rockland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 336.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 230.3 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 318.2 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 336.6 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 318.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 321.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
318.2 mi into trip | ~6h 5m 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
321.8 mi into trip | ~6h 10m 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
322.2 mi into trip | ~6h 10m 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
335.1 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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
336.1 mi into trip | ~6h 30m 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 Along This Route

Between Rockland, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

242.2 mi in | ~4h 41m

Allentown

242.2 mi in | ~4h 41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 230.3 mi 4h 9m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 75.1 mi 1h 21m
Schuylkill Expressway 12.6 mi 17m
PA 38 5.4 mi 7m
Mid-County Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
Rockland Station Road 1.8 mi 6m
Shot Gun Club Road 1.4 mi 5m
Warner Road 1.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 230.3 mi, about 4h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockland, PA and Philadelphia, PA.

1

Start on Rockland Station Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Rockland Station Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Pittsville Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Pittsville Road
3

Turn right onto Warner Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Warner Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto Rockland Township Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Rockland Township Road
5

Turn right onto T361

1.1 mi · 4 min · T361
6

Continue on Shot Gun Club Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Shot Gun Club Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto PA 38

5.4 mi · 7 min · PA 38
8

Turn left onto PA 478

0.2 mi · 15 sec · PA 478
9

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
10

Merge onto I 80

230 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Keystone Shortway
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
14

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
17

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
18

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.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
20

Merge onto I 76

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

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.
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
25

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square
26

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square
27

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.3 miles from Rockland, PA, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 230.3 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 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 168.3 miles or 3h 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 5h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rockland, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Rockland, PA

This is one driving day of about 336.6 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rockland, 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 230.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.3 mi from Rockland, PA · 3h 21m into the drive

Downtown Corning, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

168 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.3 miles from Rockland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 230.3 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 near mile 336.6
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 336.6
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 313.4
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 325
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.70 one way

$111.40 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $60.95 $121.89
premium $4.92 $65.23 $130.45
diesel $5.64 $74.78 $149.56

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

$56

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Clearfield, PA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Sheetz, Inc. - Tesla Supercharger

Falls Creek, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 13 ChargePoint Network: 10 Electrify America: 4 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 APPLEGREEN: 2 FCN: 1 SWTCH: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101 1 $35.34 $16.16
Efficient EV 84.2 0 $29.45 $13.46
EV Truck/SUV 134.6 1 $47.12 $21.54

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 2 hours ago

Origin

Rockland, PA

Morning in Rockland on Monday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Morning in Philadelphia on Monday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

6 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

6h 32m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Rockland, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 336.6 miles and takes about 6h 32m 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 168.3 miles from Rockland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 336.6 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 318.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 321.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rockland, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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