Origin
Tyrone, PA
Evening in Tyrone on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyrone, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
219 mi
352 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyrone, PA
King Zubby
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Tyrone to Philadelphia covers approximately 219 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 41 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best approached as a dedicated one-day trip. You should budget roughly $35 for fuel to complete the journey across Pennsylvania. Since both your start and end points are located within the Northeast region, the terrain remains consistent throughout the transit. Planning for a single stop along the way will help break up the drive and keep you refreshed as you navigate off the main highways.
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
109.5 miles from Tyrone, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a significantly different experience than your typical interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads like Pennsylvania Avenue, East 11th Street, and the Mount Nittany Expressway. The personality of this drive is inherently technical, requiring your full attention due to the high frequency of turns and local traffic patterns. Without long, monotonous stretches of highway, the road demands a more active driving style that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Prepare for a winding journey that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and General Potter Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 113.1 miles in near US 322.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 219 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 113.1 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.5 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
113.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
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US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
8
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
8
199.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
217.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m 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
218.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m 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 Tyrone, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward State College, Hazleton, Carlisle and York.
State College
25.9 mi in
|
~29m
|
via US 322
Hazleton
110.3 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via US 322
Carlisle
110.3 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via US 322
York
113.1 mi in
|
~2h 21m
|
via US 322
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 78.4 mi | 1h 24m |
| General Potter Highway | 75.6 mi | 1h 35m |
| I 99 | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| I 76 | 18 mi | 26m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| US 322 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| I 283 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Boal Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyrone, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on US 220 Business
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 10th Street
2
Turn left onto US 220 Business
493 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Turn right onto PA 453
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 11th Street
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto I 99; US 220
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 99; US 220
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
Exit 73
Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College
8
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
76 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
General Potter Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 322
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
12
Merge onto I 81; US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 322
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on I 283
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 283
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
17
Merge onto I 76; PATP
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto I 76
18 mi
·
26 min
·
I 76
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
24
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
25
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 219-mile path, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the stress of navigating local intersections during peak traffic hours. Since the trip is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace to accommodate the one recommended stop without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $35 estimate assumes steady driving and may fluctuate based on idling in local traffic. To make the most of your travel, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the frequent turns on Pennsylvania Avenue and East 11th Street, as these local roads can be easy to miss during a long day behind the wheel.
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 109.5 miles from Tyrone, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 48 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.5 miles or 2h 16m 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 37m
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 Tyrone, 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 Tyrone, PA
This is one driving day of about 219 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Tyrone, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.5 mi from Tyrone, PA · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.5 miles from Tyrone, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.31 one way
$72.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $39.76 | $79.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $42.47 | $84.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.35 | $96.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.20
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(78.4 mi)
$10.20
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
$36
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.00 | $10.51 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.16 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.66 | $14.02 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Harrisburg, PA
110 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
17 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
4h 27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tyrone, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 219 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, General Potter Highway, I 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.5 miles from Tyrone, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 19 significant decision points across 219 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 113.1 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.5 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tyrone, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward State College, Hazleton, Carlisle and York.
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