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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Temple, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

68.4 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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 Temple, PA, PA

Temple, PA

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Trip Overview

Philadelphia, PA to Temple, PA is 68.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. The route is primarily on major expressways, so expect consistent travel speeds. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily fit this into a weekend or even a weekday. It's a straightforward journey for those prioritizing getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 27.7 mi 29m
Schuylkill Expressway 16.8 mi 23m
Morgantown Expressway 11.3 mi 12m
North 5th Street 4.9 mi 8m
West Shore Bypass 1.9 mi 2m
Vine Street Expressway 1 mi 1m
South 5th Street 0.5 mi <1m
North 16th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 27.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

16 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

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.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
12

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
13

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.
14

Merge onto I 76; PATP

28 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 298 Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on I 176

11 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 11B Toward US 422 West: Reading
18

Merge onto US 422

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Turn right onto US 222 BUS

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Bingaman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 222 BUS

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

0.5 mi · 59 sec · South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on US 222 BUS

4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Mount Laurel Road
25

Turn right onto Lamont Avenue

377 ft · 22 sec · Lamont Avenue
26

At end of road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue

306 ft · 13 sec · Euclid Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

Euclid Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Frazer, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frazer, PA

34 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

Conshohocken, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.2 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 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.7 — 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.
8
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...
9
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...
8
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
8
47.7 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

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 298 Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.34 one way

$22.68 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.42 $24.84
premium $4.93 $13.27 $26.53
diesel $5.61 $15.10 $30.20

Estimated Tolls: $3.60

Pennsylvania Turnpike (27.7 mi) $3.60

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$4

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.99 $2.74
EV Truck/SUV 27.4 0 $9.58 $4.38

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Morning in Philadelphia on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 to 15 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 11:32AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 10:17AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Temple, PA

Morning in Temple on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 10 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 11:32AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 10:17AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

62°F

Frazer, PA

34 mi in

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

1h 28m 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?

This drive leans heavily towards a highway experience, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 27.7 miles. The Schuylkill Expressway and Morgantown Expressway also contribute to the highway-centric nature of this trip. Expect relatively fast and uninterrupted travel for most of the journey, characteristic of an 84% highway share. The profile is consistently highway-focused, meaning fewer opportunities for spontaneous roadside exploration.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 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

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 23 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 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 Temple, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Reading.

Chester

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Pottstown

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Harrisburg

19 mi in | ~27m

Reading

47.7 mi in | ~59m

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 28m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.60 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 Temple, 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 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.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (5 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 Temple, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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