Origin
Perkasie, PA
Night in Perkasie on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perkasie, 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
59m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perkasie, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Perkasie to Philadelphia covers a manageable 39.8-mile distance, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. You can expect the journey to take approximately 58 minutes under typical conditions. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is a highly economical way to move between these two Northeast locations. Because the route consists entirely of local roads without any highway travel, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace. This trip is best suited for drivers who prefer a direct connection between the quiet character of Perkasie and the urban environment of Philadelphia.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Wambold Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Township Line Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Park Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perkasie, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto PA 152
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Constitution Avenue
5
Continue on PA 152
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Park Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 152
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on PA 152
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Park Avenue
8
Continue on Bethlehem Pike
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
9
Turn right onto East Township Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Township Line Road
10
Continue on Wambold Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Wambold Road
11
Turn left onto PA 63
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP South
13
Merge onto I 476; PATP
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
17
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.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 76
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
25
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
26
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Perkasie, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 20.8 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~32m 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.
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~37m 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...
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~56m 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...
9
38.6 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(10.3 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Night in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
1 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
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local streets and winding connectors throughout the entire 58-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by frequent turns and constant changes in scenery as you transition from the outskirts into the city. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, so stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection traffic. Driving this route requires your full attention, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating through local intersections for the duration of the trip.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
401 ft
36 ft
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
542 ft
Highest Point
401 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
365 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Perkasie, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp South and Valley Forge.
Patp South
10.2 mi in
|
~20m
Valley Forge
24.4 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.34 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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