Trip from Russell, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

6h 55m

Distance

338.2 mi

544 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 45m ★

6 AM

6h 56m

8 AM

7h 19m

10 AM

7h 4m

12 PM

7h 2m

3 PM

7h 5m

5 PM

7h 18m

8 PM

6h 49m

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

Trip Overview

Traveling from Russell to Philadelphia covers a distance of 318.9 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Because this journey relies on local streets like East, Liberty, and Market, it functions best as a single-day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget approximately $51 for fuel to complete the trek across the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. While the drive is manageable in one go, the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention. It is a practical choice if you prefer staying off the major interstates and experiencing the local roads connecting these two parts of the state.

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

169.1 miles from Russell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than your typical interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a turn-heavy, local drive that demands constant engagement behind the wheel. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on East Street, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments to your speed and direction. This path is defined by its intimacy with the local landscape rather than high-speed efficiency. Be prepared for a winding, technical drive that keeps you alert throughout the entire 318.9-mile journey.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 43 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 165.4 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 319.9 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 338.2 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 319.9 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 323.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

319.9 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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.

323.5 mi into trip | ~6h 34m 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...

323.8 mi into trip | ~6h 34m 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

336.8 mi into trip | ~6h 53m 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...

337.7 mi into trip | ~6h 54m 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 Russell, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

243.8 mi in | ~5h 5m

Allentown

243.8 mi in | ~5h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	165.4 mi	3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
PA 948	23.8 mi	35m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.6 mi	17m
Boot Jack Road	11.2 mi	16m
State Park Road	8.1 mi	14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	7.4 mi	11m
Market Street	6.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 165.4 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

54 ft · 3 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto East Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Street

Turn slight right onto Liberty Street

175 ft · 13 sec · Liberty Street

Turn left onto US 62

6.8 mi · 7 min · Market Street

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

Turn left onto Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hickory Street

Continue on Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

Turn left onto Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Crescent Park

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 666 West

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 80

165 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 11 sec

Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North 15th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Planning for this 6-hour drive requires careful pacing, so try to build in at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and reset. Since you are navigating local streets, leave early in the morning to avoid the frustration of heavy local traffic that can slow down your progress. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $51 estimate may fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and stop-and-go driving habits. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize checking your tire pressure and fluid levels before departing Russell. The flexibility of a one-day trip allows you to adjust your departure time based on the local road conditions you encounter along the way.

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 169.1 miles from Russell, PA, or about 3h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 169.1 miles or 3h 44m 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 43m

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 Russell, 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 Russell, PA

This is one driving day of about 338.2 miles and 6h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Russell, 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 165.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 169.1 mi from Russell, PA · 3h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

169 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 169.1 miles from Russell, 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 165.4 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.96 one way

$111.93 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$61.24	$122.47
premium	$4.92	$65.54	$131.07
diesel	$5.64	$75.14	$150.27

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

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	101.5	1	$35.51	$16.23
Efficient EV	84.6	0	$29.59	$13.53
EV Truck/SUV	135.3	1	$47.35	$21.64

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% 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 22 hours ago

Origin

Russell, PA

Night in Russell on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 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 55m 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 Russell, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 338.2 miles and takes about 6h 55m 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, PA 948. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 169.1 miles from Russell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.96 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.

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

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