Ohioville to Philadelphia is 343.7 miles and takes about 6h 39m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, covering ground entirely within Pennsylvania. Expect a straightforward, primarily highway-focused drive that's manageable for a single day. Given the efficient route, you'll likely find it a practical option for getting from western Pennsylvania to the eastern part of the state without much fuss.
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
171.9 miles from Ohioville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
298.7 mi
5h 24m
I 76
18 mi
26m
Tuscarawas Road
11 mi
21m
Freedom Crider Road
4.4 mi
6m
PA 51
3.4 mi
4m
Freedom Road
2.5 mi
4m
Crows Run Road
1.5 mi
2m
Vine Street Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 298.7 mi, about 5h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohioville, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
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Start on Tuscarawas Road
11 mi·21 min·Tuscarawas Road
2
Continue on 4th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·4th Street
3
Turn right onto Beaver Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Beaver Street
4
Turn left onto PA 68
0.3 mi·59 sec·3rd Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68
0.4 mi·37 sec·PA 68
Toward RochesterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto PA 51
3.4 mi·4 min·PA 51
Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: PittsburghUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Crows Run Road
8
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Freedom Crider Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
102 ft·1 sec·Freedom Crider Road
10
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Freedom Crider Road
11
Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Freedom Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 19
0.2 mi·26 sec·Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
16
Merge onto I 76; PATP
299 mi·5 hr 24 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto I 76
18 mi·26 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft·11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi·48 sec·North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
22
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft·8 sec·South Penn Square
23
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft·2 sec·South Penn Square
24
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
Since this drive can comfortably be completed in under 7 hours, it's ideal for a same-day trip. Aim to depart from Ohioville in the morning to allow ample time for the journey and any unexpected delays. The longest stretch is a significant 298.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan for at least one substantial rest stop during this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the turnpike, to ensure you're well-prepared for the drive across the state.
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 171.9 miles from Ohioville, PA, or about 3h 25m 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 76 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.9 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 26m
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 Ohioville, 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 Ohioville, PA
This is one driving day of about 343.7 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Ohioville, 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 343.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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12.1 mi into trip|~24m in|PA 68
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68 toward Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rochester
8
24.5 mi into trip|~43m 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
8
324.3 mi into trip|~6h 10m 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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342.3 mi into trip|~6h 37m 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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343.2 mi into trip|~6h 38m 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
$56.98 one way
$113.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$62.41
$124.81
premium
$4.93
$66.66
$133.31
diesel
$5.61
$75.88
$151.77
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
$57
Tolls
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$121–$146
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.1
1
$36.09
$16.50
Efficient EV
85.9
0
$30.07
$13.75
EV Truck/SUV
137.5
1
$48.12
$22.00
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Ohioville, PA
Night
in Ohioville on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Night
in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
172 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
23 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
6h 39m 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 351.9
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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 230.5
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 327.6
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 121.3
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 266.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the mileage on major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (also designated as I-76), experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 298.7 miles. The character of the drive is therefore quite consistent: think of it as a steady cruise on a major interstate. While Tuscarawas Road is listed as a main road, it likely serves as an initial or final segment before merging onto the turnpike.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 12.1 miles in near PA 68.
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 17 significant decision points across 343.7 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 12.1 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 324.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Ohioville, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Youngstown Ohio
24.5 mi in|~43m
Harrisburg
24.5 mi in|~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 343.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m 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 12.1 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 324.3 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 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 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.
