Trip from Williamsport, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

178 mi

286 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 18m ★

6 AM

3h 31m

8 AM

3h 55m

10 AM

3h 39m

12 PM

3h 37m

3 PM

3h 41m

5 PM

3h 54m

8 PM

3h 23m

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

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Williamsport, PA

Michael Taccetta

Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Trip Overview

Traveling from Williamsport to Philadelphia covers 170.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 13 minutes to complete. This journey stays entirely within Pennsylvania, moving you from the northern parts of the state down toward the southeastern corner. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, requiring only one planned stop to keep you refreshed. You should budget approximately $27 for fuel to cover the distance. While the route is straightforward, its turn-heavy nature means you will want to stay alert behind the wheel throughout the journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89 miles from Williamsport, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will navigate via Montgomery Pike, Highway 15, and the Westbranch Highway, which keeps you off high-speed expressways and on more localized roads. This configuration creates a more engaging, hands-on driving experience that requires your constant attention. Because the roads are not designed for long-distance highway speeds, the pace remains steady and consistent. Prepare for a trip that rewards drivers who prefer navigating local corridors over the repetitive nature of major interstates.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 75.1 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 159.6 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 178 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 159.6 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

159.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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.

163.2 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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...

163.5 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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

176.5 mi into trip | ~3h 28m 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...

177.4 mi into trip | ~3h 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 Along This Route

Between Williamsport, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Valley Forge.

Patp

83.6 mi in | ~1h 40m

Allentown

83.6 mi in | ~1h 40m

Valley Forge

163.2 mi in | ~3h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
Keystone Shortway	65.7 mi	1h 12m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.6 mi	17m
US Highway 15	11.7 mi	16m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Westbranch Highway	2.9 mi	3m
Montgomery Pike	1.3 mi	2m
Market Street	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Market Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto US 15

1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

Continue on US 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 15

2.9 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 80

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20 Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 11 sec

Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North 15th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Since this is a roughly three-hour trek, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up this 170.4-mile path. Budgeting $27 for gas is a solid estimate, but keep a little extra set aside for unexpected local fuel price fluctuations along the way. Given the turn-heavy profile of the route, plan your single stop for a point roughly halfway through to stretch your legs and reset. Focusing on the navigation is key here, so utilize a reliable GPS to stay on track as you transition between Montgomery Pike and Highway 15.

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 89 miles from Williamsport, PA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89 miles or 1h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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 Williamsport, 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 Williamsport, PA

This is one driving day of about 178 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamsport, 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 Northeast Extension for about 75.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89 mi from Williamsport, PA · 1h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

89 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89 miles from Williamsport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 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

$29.45 one way

$58.91 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$32.23	$64.46
premium	$4.92	$34.49	$68.99
diesel	$5.64	$39.55	$79.09

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

$29

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.4	$18.69	$8.54
Efficient EV	44.5	$15.58	$7.12
EV Truck/SUV	71.2	$24.92	$11.39

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Williamsport, PA

Night in Williamsport on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

89 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

5 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

3h 30m 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 Williamsport, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Schuylkill Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89 miles from Williamsport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.45 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Williamsport, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Valley Forge.

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Trip from Williamsport, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Williamsport, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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