The drive from Sugar Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 346.5 miles and takes about 7h 8m 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, PA 948 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.4 miles on Keystone Shortway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.45 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173.2 miles from Sugar Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 8m. Total distance: 346.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Sugar Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 346.5 miles and takes about 7h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 46 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 328.1 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 346.5 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 328.1 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 331.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332 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.
7
328.1 mi into trip|~6h 41m 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
331.7 mi into trip|~6h 46m 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
332 mi into trip|~6h 47m 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
345 mi into trip|~7h 5m 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
345.9 mi into trip|~7h 7m 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 Sugar Grove, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
252.1 mi in|~5h 18m
Allentown
252.1 mi in|~5h 18m
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
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi
18m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 165.4 mi, about 3h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Grove, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on PA 957
243 ft·4 sec·Race Street
2
Continue on PA 957
0.2 mi·21 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto PA 69
0.3 mi·36 sec·Mechanic Street
4
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi·5 min·Jackson Run Road
5
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on PA 69
8.8 mi·12 min·Jackson Run Road
7
Turn right onto US 62
2.1 mi·2 min·Market Street
8
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
9
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
10
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
11
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
16
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
18
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
19
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
20
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
21
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
22
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
23
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
24
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
25
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
26
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
27
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
28
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
29
Merge onto I 80
165 mi·3 hr·Keystone Shortway
30
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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 346.5
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 334.5
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 334.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.45 one way
$114.89 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg121 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$62.92
$125.83
premium
$4.93
$67.20
$134.40
diesel
$5.61
$76.50
$153.01
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
$57
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104
1
$36.38
$16.63
Efficient EV
86.6
0
$30.32
$13.86
EV Truck/SUV
138.6
1
$48.51
$22.18
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 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 as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Sugar Grove, PA
Morning
in Sugar Grove on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Morning
in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Isolated Rain Showers
SW 5 to 10 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
57°F
Wellsville, NY
173 mi in
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
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
7h 8m 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 Sugar Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 346.5 miles and takes about 7h 8m 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 173.2 miles from Sugar Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.45 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 27 significant decision points across 346.5 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 328.1 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 331.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sugar Grove, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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.
