Origin
West York, PA
Evening in West York on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
103.9 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West York, PA
Michael Taccetta
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Trip Overview
The drive from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 103.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Princess Street, Grantley Street, West College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from West York, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 103.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Princess Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Princess Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grantley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sherman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East King Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Harrison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Princess Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West York, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Overbrook Avenue
240 ft
·
16 sec
·
Overbrook Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Princess Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Princess Street
3
Turn right onto Grantley Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Grantley Street
4
Turn left onto West College Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West College Avenue
5
Continue on East Prospect Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Prospect Street
6
Turn left onto South Sherman Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Sherman Street
7
Turn right onto East King Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Street
8
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Harrison Street
9
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
10
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Road
11
Turn right
23 mi
·
31 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 222 North: Reading
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
14
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi
·
26 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
19
Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Central Philadelphia
21
Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
315 ft
·
11 sec
·
15th Street, Central Philadelphia
22
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 15th Street
23
Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Penn Square
24
Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Penn Square
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.9 miles from West York, PA, or about 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 West York, 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 West York, PA
This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West York, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from West York, PA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from West York, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$17.19 one way
$34.39 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Sunday
Local time
8:35 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
1 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
1h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 103.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Princess Street, Grantley Street, West College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from West York, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West York, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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