Trip from North Cornwall, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

84.7 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 36m ★

6 AM

1h 44m

8 AM

1h 59m

10 AM

1h 49m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 50m

5 PM

1h 58m

8 PM

1h 39m

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

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North Cornwall, PA

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

This 84.7-mile drive from North Cornwall, PA, to Philadelphia, PA, is best suited as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a more turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $14, a modest expense for a day trip. Given its relatively short duration, this route offers flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you manage your time on the road. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

42.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	59.5 mi	1h 3m
I 76	18 mi	26m
Quentin Road	4.1 mi	5m
Vine Street Expressway	0.8 mi	1m
North Cornwall Road	0.7 mi	2m
North 15th Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Furnace Street	0.1 mi	<1m
South Penn Square	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 59.5 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Park Street

64 ft · 7 sec · Park Street

Turn left onto Karinch Street

520 ft · 26 sec · Karinch Street

Turn right onto Furnace Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Furnace Street

Turn slight right onto North Cornwall Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · North Cornwall Road

Turn left onto PA 72

4.1 mi · 5 min · Quentin Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward PATP

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

Merge onto I 76; PATP

60 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Since this 84.7-mile trip is a relatively short 1 hour and 33 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving during off-peak hours to minimize potential delays on local roads, aiming to arrive in Philadelphia before rush hour or after it has subsided. With no planned stops and a low fuel cost of $14, you won't need to worry about extensive breaks or frequent refueling. Keep an eye on your navigation system as you'll be making frequent turns on this local road-focused route; a good GPS is essential for staying on track without unnecessary backtracking.

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 42.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 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 19 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 50m 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 24m

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 North Cornwall, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from North Cornwall, PA

This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from North Cornwall, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 59.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

42 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

Warwick, PA to Philadelphia, PA

46.1 mi · 1h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Denver, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warwick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 54.5

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 54.5

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.5

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

+12159652305

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 60.5

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 84.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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...

84 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward Central Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Central Philadelphia

84.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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

$14.04 one way

$28.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$15.38	$30.76
premium	$4.93	$16.43	$32.85
diesel	$5.61	$18.70	$37.40

Estimated Tolls: $7.74

Pennsylvania Turnpike (59.5 mi) $7.74

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.4	$8.89	$4.07
Efficient EV	21.2	$7.41	$3.39
EV Truck/SUV	33.9	$11.86	$5.42

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

North Cornwall, PA

Afternoon in North Cornwall on Sunday

Local time

4:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Afternoon in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

4:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

13 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

1h 43m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Longest single stretch: 59.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 5.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 65.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.2 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from North Cornwall, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

5 mi in | ~9m

About the Cities

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

Full guide →

“City of Brotherly Love” · Founded 1682

Top landmarks

• Independence Hall — historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Liberty Bell — bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that serves as a symbol of American inde...
• Philadelphia Museum of Art — art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.74 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.

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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Philadelphia, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from North Cornwall, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

RIM Cafe

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Artesano Cafe

Djakarta Cafe

Amsale Cafe

Satellite Cafe

Hong Kong Restaurant

Cafe Liz

RIM Cafe

CNT Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

The Franklin Institute

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Independence Hall

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Independence National Historical Park

Wharton Esherick Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Cornwall, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 43m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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