Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Oakwood, PA

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

Drive Time

6h 34m

Distance

351.9 mi

566 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 22m ★

6 AM

6h 35m

8 AM

6h 59m

10 AM

6h 43m

12 PM

6h 41m

3 PM

6h 44m

5 PM

6h 58m

8 PM

6h 27m

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

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Oakwood, PA

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Trip Overview

This 351.9-mile drive from Philadelphia to Oakwood, PA, is a substantial journey, estimated to take about 6 hours and 34 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, with 99% of the route on major expressways, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $58. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 317.5 miles. This route sticks within the Northeast region, offering a direct transit across Pennsylvania.

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

176 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	317.5 mi	5h 44m
Schuylkill Expressway	16.8 mi	23m
Beaver Valley Expressway	11.9 mi	13m
Vine Street Expressway	1 mi	1m
North 16th Street	0.4 mi	<1m
West State Street	0.4 mi	<1m
I 76	0.4 mi	1m
Lower Idlewild Drive	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 317.5 mi, about 5h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Oakwood, PA.

Start on South Penn Square

397 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Penn Square

Use the straight lane.

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North 16th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · North 16th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 676; US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; US 30

16 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

317 mi · 5 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 10 Toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle

Merge onto I 376 Toll

12 mi · 13 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 224: Poland

Keep slight left at fork

510 ft · 14 sec

Turn left onto US 224

0.4 mi · 46 sec · West State Street

Turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lower Idlewild Drive

Turn right onto Burns Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Burns Street

Turn right onto Avalon Drive

468 ft · 20 sec · Avalon Drive

Arrive at destination

Avalon Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour and 34-minute duration, starting early from Philadelphia is recommended to make the most of daylight. While it's possible as a single-day trip, be mindful of the 317.5-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike where services might be spaced out. Plan your fuel stops strategically, as the $58 estimated fuel cost suggests consistent consumption. Consider breaking up the drive with a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and maintain focus.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 176 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 3h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 317.5 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 77 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 176 miles or 3h 19m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakwood, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Philadelphia, PA

This is one driving day of about 351.9 miles and 6h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Philadelphia, 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 317.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

176 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

Westminster, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 317.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Edwards Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 351.9

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17246587455

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Chuck Tanners Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Castle, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Edwards Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 351.9

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17246587455

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 301.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14128269680

Visit website

Chuck Tanners Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 351.9

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+17246585900

Visit website

Hazel's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 351.9

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17246542621

Visit website

Hill House Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 351.9

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17246524401

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 301.7

Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+14127673500

Visit website

Elham Restaurant And Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 351.9

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17246526611

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 276.5

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 251.4

Jones Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

+12159652305

Visit website

NEST Center City

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14452232683

Visit website

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+12154546159

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 337.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

18.4 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

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 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...

18.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...

18.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Mall Boulevard

337.4 mi into trip | ~6h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh

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 10 Toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.34 one way

$116.68 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$63.90	$127.79
premium	$4.93	$68.25	$136.49
diesel	$5.61	$77.70	$155.39

Estimated Tolls: $41.27

Pennsylvania Turnpike (317.5 mi) $41.27

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

$58

Tolls

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$125–$150

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.6	1	$36.95	$16.89
Efficient EV	88	1	$30.79	$14.08
EV Truck/SUV	140.8	1	$49.27	$22.52

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Saturday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Oakwood, PA

Night in Oakwood on Saturday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

176 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

30 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

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 72.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for nearly the entire 351.9 miles, with 99% of your travel occurring on expressways. The dominant road here is the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which forms the longest continuous stretch at 317.5 miles. This means you'll be on high-speed roads for the bulk of your journey. The Schuylkill Expressway and Beaver Valley Expressway also contribute to this pattern. The drive is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, emphasizing forward momentum.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 317.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway. 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

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 22 significant decision points across 351.9 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 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Philadelphia, PA and Oakwood, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Harrisburg.

Chester

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Pottstown

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Harrisburg

19 mi in | ~27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 351.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 317.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $41.27 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Oakwood, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko 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 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oakwood, PA before the return drive.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Edwards Restaurant

RIM Cafe

Edwards Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Chuck Tanners Restaurant

Hazel's Restaurant

Hill House Restaurant

Satellite Cafe

Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

Elham Restaurant And Bar

RIM Cafe

CNT Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

The Franklin Institute

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Independence Hall

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Independence National Historical Park

NEST Center City

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Philadelphia, PA

Oakwood, PA

Same local time

30 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 34m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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