Fernway, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 322.1 miles and takes about 6h 2m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. Given that it's mostly highway driving, expect a fairly direct transit. The route is designed for a single day of travel, making it a convenient option if you need to get to Philadelphia from the Fernway area efficiently. You'll want to budget for the estimated $53 in fuel costs for this 322.1-mile stretch.
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
161 miles from Fernway, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
298.7 mi
5h 24m
I 76
18 mi
26m
Rochester Road
1.4 mi
3m
Perry Highway
1.2 mi
2m
Vine Street Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
North 15th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South Penn Square
0.1 mi
<1m
Hartland Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 298.7 mi, about 5h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernway, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
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Start on Hartland Drive
422 ft·20 sec·Hartland Drive
2
Turn right onto Woodhollow Drive
346 ft·16 sec·Woodhollow Drive
3
Turn right onto Rochester Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Rochester Road
4
Turn right onto US 19
1.2 mi·2 min·Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
299 mi·5 hr 24 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 76
18 mi·26 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
10
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 PhiladelphiaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft·11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi·48 sec·North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft·8 sec·South Penn Square
15
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft·2 sec·South Penn Square
16
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, consider leaving early in the morning to avoid the heaviest traffic, especially as you get closer to Philadelphia. The route is primarily highway, so you can cover significant ground quickly. With a longest stretch of 298.7 miles, you might consider a single, well-timed stop for fuel and a break. The estimated fuel cost is $53, so ensure your tank is full before you depart or plan a refueling stop along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility in your timing, but being mindful of rush hour around Philadelphia is key.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161 miles from Fernway, PA, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.7 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 71 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161 miles or 2h 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 4h 51m
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 Fernway, 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 Fernway, PA
This is one driving day of about 322.1 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Fernway, 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 298.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 321.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
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2.9 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
302.6 mi into trip|~5h 33m 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
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320.6 mi into trip|~5h 59m 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...
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321.5 mi into trip|~6h 1m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.40 one way
$106.80 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$58.49
$116.97
premium
$4.93
$62.47
$124.93
diesel
$5.61
$71.12
$142.23
Estimated Tolls: $38.84
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(298.7 mi)$38.84
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
$53
Tolls
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$117–$142
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.6
1
$33.82
$15.46
Efficient EV
80.5
0
$28.18
$12.88
EV Truck/SUV
128.8
1
$45.09
$20.61
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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 20, 2026
Origin
Fernway, PA
Late night
in Fernway on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Late night
in Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Hancock, MD
161 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
2 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
6h 2m 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.
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 322.1
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 199.9
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 299.9
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 244.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with a 99% highway share. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-76. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 298.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect frequent exits and traffic merging as you approach and enter the Philadelphia area, a common characteristic of major interstates leading into large cities.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 298.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 322.1 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 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 302.6 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 2m. Total distance: 322.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 298.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $38.84 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Philadelphia, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 302.6 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Philadelphia, PA before the return drive.
