Penn Hills, PA to Skippack, PA is 291.2 miles and takes about 5h 39m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Pennsylvania, and offers a straightforward trip. Most of the route is on the highway, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Plan for about 5.5 hours of driving time, plus any time you might need for stops along the way. It's a solid choice if you need to cover ground quickly within the state.
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
145.6 miles from Penn Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
263.8 mi
4h 47m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.9 mi
6m
Bridge Road
3.7 mi
7m
State Road
3.6 mi
5m
Verona Road
2.1 mi
5m
West 3rd Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
South Trappe Road
1.7 mi
2m
Beulah Road
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 263.8 mi, about 4h 47m
Traffic on I-376
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,320 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills, PA and Skippack, PA.
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Start on Sylvan Avenue
134 ft·11 sec·Sylvan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft·25 sec·Mount Avenue
3
Turn right onto Verona Road
2.1 mi·5 min·Verona Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto PA 130
1.0 mi·1 min·Coal Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 130
0.1 mi·14 sec·Old Coal Hollow Road
6
Continue on PA 130
1.2 mi·1 min·Beulah Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 376; US 22
4.9 mi·6 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Exit 85Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·30 sec·this road
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
264 mi·4 hr 47 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 320Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, MalvernUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right
206 ft·5 sec
Toward PA 29 North: Phoenixville
15
Turn slight right onto PA 29
0.6 mi·1 min·North Morehall Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto PA 29
3.6 mi·5 min·State Road
17
Continue on PA 29
0.5 mi·54 sec·South Main Street
18
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi·45 sec·Manavon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto PA 29
0.6 mi·1 min·Starr Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto PA 29
0.9 mi·2 min·Bridge Street
21
Continue on PA 29
1.2 mi·2 min·Collegeville Road
22
Turn left onto Black Rock Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Black Rock Road
23
Turn right onto PA 113
1.7 mi·2 min·South Trappe Road
24
Continue on PA 113
1.7 mi·3 min·West 3rd Avenue
25
Continue on PA 113
3.7 mi·7 min·Bridge Road
26
Turn right onto PA 73
0.5 mi·1 min·Skippack Pike
27
Arrive at destination
PA 73
Trip Plan
Leaving Penn Hills in the morning, ideally before peak traffic, will set you up for a smooth start. Given the 5-hour driving time, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is 263.8 miles, so consider planning your single stop around the halfway point or a bit further along for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $52, and ensure you have enough to reach Skippack. The primary road is the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so be aware of potential tolls and have a payment method ready.
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 145.6 miles from Penn Hills, PA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.8 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 64 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.6 miles or 2h 46m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skippack, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Penn Hills, 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 Penn Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 291.2 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Penn Hills, 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 263.8 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 274.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Verona Road
Turn right onto Verona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road
Turn left onto PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
8
10.2 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
274.1 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 320
Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.43 one way
$92.86 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$51.38
$102.77
premium
$4.81
$55.12
$110.24
diesel
$4.80
$54.98
$109.97
Estimated Tolls: $34.29
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(263.8 mi)$34.29
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
$46
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.4
1
$30.58
$13.98
Efficient EV
72.8
0
$25.48
$11.65
EV Truck/SUV
116.5
1
$40.77
$18.64
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Late night
in Penn Hills on Sunday
Local time
5:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
SE 1 to 5 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Skippack, PA
Late night
in Skippack on Sunday
Local time
5:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
0 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
83°F
State Line, PA
146 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
3 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
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 180.7
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 281.1
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 70.3
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 220.9
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 271.1
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
$1
near mile 281.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 92% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 263.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you'll experience mostly high-speed cruising for the bulk of the trip. The transition to surface roads will likely occur closer to your destination in Skippack. Expect a high volume of exits and entrances as you navigate the Pennsylvania Turnpike system for the majority of the drive.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 263.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Verona Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 291.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,181 ft187 ft
Total Climb
1,933 ft
Total Descent
2,684 ft
Highest Point
2,181 ft
~62.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,994 ft
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 Penn Hills, PA to Skippack, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Malvern along the way.
Malvern
274.1 mi in|~5h 6m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Skippack Village is located in Montgomery County in the US state of Pennsylvania. It is a charming little town full of boutiques, shops, restaurants, and a beautiful rustic Italian hotel. Great for a day trip or a weekend getaway and close to Philadelphia, King of Prussia, and others, without the feel of the city.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 291.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 39m 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 263.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.29 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 19 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 Skippack, 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Skippack, PA before the return drive.
