Origin
Smith, PA
Afternoon in Smith on Saturday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smith, 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
4h 35m
Distance
277 mi
446 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smith, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smith, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 277 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corporate Campus Drive, William Penn Highway, PA 403 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.92 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
138.5 miles from Smith, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Campus Drive | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| PA 403 | — | — |
| Cramer Pike | — | — |
| Cooper Avenue | — | — |
| Iron Street | — | — |
| 4th Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Corporate Campus Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Cornell Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornell Road
2
Turn right onto Corporate Campus Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Corporate Campus Drive
3
Turn left onto William Penn Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
William Penn Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
5
Turn right onto Cramer Pike
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Cramer Pike
6
Continue on Cooper Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Avenue
7
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Iron Street
8
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broad Street
10
Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
11
Continue on Johns Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Johns Street
12
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bedford Street
14
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
16
Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Scalp Avenue
17
Continue on Clear Shade Drive
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Clear Shade Drive
18
Continue on Quaker Valley Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Quaker Valley Road
19
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
20
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
22
Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
285 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 220 Business South: Bedford
23
Turn slight right onto Business 220
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
24
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
26
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi
·
26 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
28
Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Central Philadelphia
30
Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
315 ft
·
11 sec
·
15th Street, Central Philadelphia
31
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 15th Street
32
Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Penn Square
33
Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Penn Square
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 138.5 miles from Smith, PA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
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 61 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.5 miles or 2h 17m 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 46m
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 Smith, 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 Smith, PA
This is one driving day of about 277 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Smith, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.5 miles from Smith, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.92 one way
$91.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $50.30 | $100.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $53.72 | $107.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.16 | $122.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.08 | $13.30 |
| Efficient EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.24 | $11.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.78 | $17.73 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Afternoon in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
277 mi in 4h 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Corporate Campus Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Smith, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 277 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Smith, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Philadelphia, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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