Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Hope, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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New Hope, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Philadelphia, the 40.4-mile trip to New Hope is a straightforward option that typically takes about one hour. This route is ideal for a one-day excursion, allowing you to head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate through Northeast Pennsylvania, transitioning from the dense urban grid of Philly into more local, winding roads. With fuel costs estimated at around $7, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous outing. Whether you are seeking a change of scenery or a brief escape from the city, this drive offers a manageable distance that fits easily into a weekend schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.2 mi | 38m |
| Taylorsville Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| River Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 28.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and New Hope, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Penn Square
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto PA 611
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
5
Merge onto I 676; US 30
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
this road
Exit 22
9
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Exit 40
Toward I 295 East: Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 10
Toward New Hope
Use the slight right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Taylorsville Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Taylorsville Road
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto PA 32
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
14
Continue on PA 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto PA 179
54 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Bridge Street
16
Arrive at destination
PA 179
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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Philadelphia, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / East Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 295 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Delaware Expressway toward I 295 East: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward I 295 East: Trenton
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward New Hope
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward New Hope
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 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 | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
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
New Hope, PA
Morning in New Hope on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate your way out of the city via East Penn Square and North Broad Street before transitioning onto local roads toward your destination. Because there is no highway travel involved, the experience is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Staying alert is essential, as the route requires frequent navigation through local intersections and turns. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Taylorsville Road. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.4 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
172 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
228 ft
Total Descent
205 ft
Highest Point
172 ft
~28.8 mi in
Elevation Range
158 ft
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 New Hope, PA
Full guide →New Hope is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring community of Lahaska.
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. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 New Hope, 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 New Hope, 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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