Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Spring Mount, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
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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Spring Mount, PA
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Trip Overview
Philadelphia, PA to Spring Mount, PA is 37.5 miles and takes about 1 hour via Schuylkill Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick escape without a long commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 8m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Sumneytown Pike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Schwenksville Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Shelly Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 12.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Spring Mount, 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
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto North 16th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North 16th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76; US 30
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Continue on I 476; PATP
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 63
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on PA 63
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 63
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sumneytown Pike
16
Turn left onto Shelly Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Shelly Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Schwenksville Road
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Schwenksville Road
18
Continue on Schwenksville Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Schwenksville Road
19
Turn right onto Spring Mount Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Mount Road
20
Continue on Main Street
368 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right
164 ft
·
12 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.7 — 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
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Ai...
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
PA 63 / Sumneytown Pike
Turn left onto PA 63 / Sumneytown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.95 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.32
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$1.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Spring Mount, PA
Evening in Spring Mount on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
11 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
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?
This route is mostly highway, with 71% of the drive taking place on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 12.1 miles on the Schuylkill Expressway. You'll transition from the Schuylkill Expressway to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension before eventually exiting onto Main Street in Spring Mount. Expect a lot of merging and exit traffic as you navigate these busy roadways.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h. Total distance: 37.5 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.32 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 Spring Mount, 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Spring Mount, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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