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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Newville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

28.2 mi

45 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Downtown Newville, PA, PA

Newville, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Philadelphia to Newville covers 28.2 miles and typically takes about 51 minutes of driving time. Since this journey is contained entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, it is an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick transit. Navigating through the city involves utilizing local streets like East Penn Square, North Broad Street, and Race Street. Because the entire route consists of local roads, you should prepare for a slower pace compared to interstate travel. This straightforward trip is perfect if you need a direct, uncomplicated connection between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fort Washington Expressway 9.6 mi 13m
Ogontz Avenue 3.7 mi 6m
Bethlehem Pike 3.5 mi 6m
North 11th Street 2.7 mi 5m
West Butler Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Doylestown Road 1.5 mi 2m
Old York Road 1.3 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Fort Washington Expressway — 9.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Newville, 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

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right onto Race Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Race Street
5

Turn left onto North 11th Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · North 11th Street
6

Turn right onto West Silver Street

394 ft · 22 sec · West Silver Street
7

At end of road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Germantown Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto Old York Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
10

Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Ogontz Avenue
11

Continue on PA 309

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on PA 309

9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on PA 309

3.5 mi · 6 min · Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 202 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 202 Business

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Butler Avenue
16

Turn left onto PA 152

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
17

Continue on PA 152

0.5 mi · 51 sec · North Limekiln Pike
18

Turn right onto Creek Road

115 ft · 5 sec · Creek Road
19

Arrive at destination

Creek Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.3 — 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.
5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | Race Street

Turn right onto Race Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 11th Street

Turn left onto North 11th Street

Navigation decision point

5
23.3 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 202 Business / Doylestown Road

Turn right onto US 202 Business / Doylestown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.68 one way

$9.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.12 $10.24
premium $4.93 $5.47 $10.94
diesel $5.61 $6.23 $12.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.47 $1.13
EV Truck/SUV 11.3 0 $3.95 $1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Afternoon in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

12:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 7:41AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Newville, PA

Afternoon in Newville on Sunday

Local time

12:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 7:41AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

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

51m 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 that demands your full attention as you navigate city streets. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t encounter any high-speed interstate stretches on this 28.2-mile journey. The route maintains a consistent, technical feel as you transition through urban intersections and local corridors. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, your driving speed will remain moderate throughout the 51-minute duration. You will spend the entirety of the trip on surface roads, so be prepared for the constant stop-and-go nature of local traffic.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Fort Washington Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

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 0.4 miles (Race Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

404 ft 45 ft

Total Climb

558 ft

Total Descent

288 ft

Highest Point

404 ft

~22.2 mi in

Elevation Range

359 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

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 51m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Fort Washington 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 Newville, 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 0.4 miles (Race Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Newville, 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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