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Trip from Warriors Mark, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

219 mi

352 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 17m ★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m

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

Downtown Warriors Mark, PA, PA

Warriors Mark, PA

Sebastian Dziomba

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Warriors Mark to Philadelphia covers 210.2 miles of Pennsylvania landscape. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes of driving time for this journey. Because the total duration is manageable, this trip works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $34 on fuel to complete the transit between these two Northeast locations. This route keeps you within the state, offering a straightforward transition from a rural setting to the urban environment of Philadelphia.

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 Warriors Mark, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 210.2-mile distance, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The absence of high-speed highways means the pace remains steady and technical throughout the trip. Because you are not relying on major interstates, the character of the road changes frequently as you transition between local corridors. Be prepared for a more hands-on driving experience compared to standard highway transit.

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 18 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 18 key points

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

9
113.1 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | 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 30m 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 | ~4h 1m 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 27m 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
218.4 mi into trip | ~4h 29m 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 Warriors Mark, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward State College, Hazleton, Carlisle and York.

State College

25.9 mi in | ~31m | via US 322

Hazleton

110.3 mi in | ~2h 19m | via US 322

Carlisle

110.3 mi in | ~2h 19m | via US 322

York

113.1 mi in | ~2h 24m | 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 21.3 mi 23m
I 76 18 mi 26m
Mount Nittany Expressway 6.2 mi 8m
US 322 5.3 mi 7m
Warriors Mark Path 3.6 mi 6m
I 283 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 350

3.6 mi · 6 min · Warriors Mark Path
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 220 Business

300 ft · 5 sec · US 220 Business
3

Continue on SR 4041

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I-99 Access
4

Take the ramp onto US 220 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · US 220 Business
5

Merge onto I 99; US 220

17 mi · 18 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

Since this is a 3 hour and 40 minute drive without mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal preference. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops in the data, you should build your own breaks into the itinerary to stay alert on these local roads. Given the $34 fuel estimate, fueling up before you leave Warriors Mark is a smart way to simplify your travel logistics. Since the route is entirely on local roads, check your navigation frequently to ensure you stay on track through the various turns. Taking this trip in one day is entirely feasible, allowing you to reach Philadelphia without the fatigue associated with longer, multi-day hauls.

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 Warriors Mark, PA, or about 2h 18m 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 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.5 miles or 2h 18m 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 40m

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 Warriors Mark, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Warriors Mark, PA

This is one driving day of about 219 miles and 4h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Warriors Mark, 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 Warriors Mark, PA · 2h 18m into the drive

Downtown Middlesex, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middlesex, PA

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.

Popular next leg

Middlesex, PA to Philadelphia, PA

120.9 mi · 2h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Lewistown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrisburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.5 miles from Warriors Mark, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Warriors Mark, PA

Evening in Warriors Mark on Wednesday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Evening in Philadelphia on Wednesday

Local time

7:05 PM

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

48°F

Middlesex, 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

4 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

4h 30m 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 Warriors Mark, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 219 miles and takes about 4h 30m 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 Warriors Mark, 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 18 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 Warriors Mark, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward State College, Hazleton, Carlisle and York.

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