Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Corry, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 28m
Distance
374.2 mi
602 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Corry, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Philadelphia to Corry is 374.2 miles and takes about 7h 28m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to a more northern part of the state. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads, with the majority of your driving time spent on the Keystone Shortway. It's a solid one-day option if you're looking for a direct route across the state without too many detours.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.1 miles from Philadelphia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 205.6 mi | 3h 43m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 75 mi | 1h 21m |
| Church Run Road | 14.6 mi | 24m |
| Route 208 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| PA 36 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Spring Street | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| North 1st Avenue | 4.6 mi | 6m |
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,084 veh/hr typical · worst 1,479
Quietest
2 AM
~185 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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 Philadelphia, PA and Corry, PA.
Start on South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto North 16th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676; US 30
Merge onto I 76; US 30
Take the exit
Merge onto I 476
Turn slight left onto I 476
Continue on I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 322
Continue on US 322
Continue on US 322
Continue on US 322
Turn slight right onto US 322
Turn right onto PA 208
Continue on PA 208
Continue on PA 208
Continue on PA 36
Turn left onto US 62; PA 36
Turn right onto PA 36
Continue on PA 36
Continue on PA 36
Continue on PA 27
Continue on PA 27
Continue on PA 27
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn right onto PA 89
Turn left onto PA 89
Turn right onto PA 89
Continue on PA 77
Turn straight onto PA 77
Continue on PA 77
Continue on PA 77
Turn right onto South Center Street
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 28m estimated drive time, leaving Philadelphia in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Corry before dark. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 374.2 miles nicely. Consider planning your stops around the transition from the Keystone Shortway to surface roads. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you get closer to Corry, as services might be more spread out on the latter half of the trip. The $67 fuel cost is a good estimate to budget for.
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.
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 82 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.1 miles or 3h 31m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corry, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Philadelphia, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Philadelphia, PA
This is one driving day of about 374.2 miles and 7h 28m.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 187.1 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 205.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Montour County Rest Area Westbound
Love's Travel Stop
Flying J Travel Center
TA
TA
Pilot Travel Center
Pilot Travel Center
Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
Centre County Rest Area Eastbound
Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound
Onvo Travel Plaza
Zachrich Trucking Inc
Flying J Travel Center
Flying J Travel Center
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
Allentown Service Plaza
Hickory Run Service Plaza
Hickory Run Truck Plaza
Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound
Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
Love's Travel Stop
Pilot Travel Center
TA
TA
Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound
Onvo Travel Plaza
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
Clarion Service Plaza
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 93.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.18 one way
$132.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $72.48 | $144.97 |
| premium | $5.24 | $77.26 | $154.51 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $78.82 | $157.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.75
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
$66
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.3 | 1 | $39.29 | $17.96 |
| Efficient EV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.74 | $14.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.7 | 1 | $52.39 | $23.95 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Afternoon in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain
Destination
Corry, PA
Afternoon in Corry on Wednesday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
17 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
7h 28m 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...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 31% highway share, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on surface roads. The longest stretch on a highway is 205.6 miles, primarily on the Keystone Shortway. After that, you'll transition to roads like Church Run Road, which will likely feel more rural. Be prepared for a change in driving pace as you move from faster highway speeds to more local traffic and potential intersections on the latter half of the drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 374.2 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
3,201 ft
Total Descent
1,815 ft
Highest Point
1,676 ft
~320.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,631 ft
Notable High Points
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.
On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Corry, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
Mount Pocono
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Corry, PA
Full guide →Founded 1861
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 7h 28m. Total distance: 374.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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