Origin
Plumsteadville, PA
Evening in Plumsteadville on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plumsteadville, PA to Philadelphia, 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 1m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plumsteadville, PA
Jack Pace
Philadelphia, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Plumsteadville to Philadelphia is 35.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Fort Washington Expressway and Easton Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip takes you from the Northeast region of Pennsylvania into the heart of the Northeast region, specifically into Philadelphia. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick commute or a day trip. Given its brevity, you won't need overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 9 mi | 12m |
| Lower State Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Easton Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Doylestown Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North 12th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Limekiln Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plumsteadville, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on PA 611
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
3
Continue on PA 611
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Doylestown Bypass
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 202 South: Norristown
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202 Parkway
6
Turn left onto Lower State Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower State Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lower State Road
8
Continue on PA 152
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Limekiln Pike
9
Turn right onto Lower State Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lower State Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto PA 63
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Welsh Road
11
Turn sharp left onto PA 309
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on PA 309
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
13
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
14
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
15
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
18
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
20
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Germantown Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Lehigh Avenue
22
Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North 12th Street
23
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Callowhill Street
24
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Broad Street
25
Turn slight right onto PA 611
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
28
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
29
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Plumsteadville, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South: Norristown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 202 South: Norristown
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Lower State Road
Turn left onto Lower State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Lower State Road
Turn right onto Lower State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Turn sharp left onto PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
PA 611 / North 15th Street
Turn left onto PA 611 / North 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.95 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 10 mph
5% chance
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 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 1m 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?
About 30% of this 35.5-mile drive is on the highway, primarily the Fort Washington Expressway, where you'll experience a stretch of 9 miles. The remaining 70% will be on surface roads like Lower State Road and Easton Road. Expect to encounter a good number of exits as you transition from highway cruising to surface street navigation. The change from faster highway speeds to more moderate surface road speeds is something to be mindful of.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Fort Washington Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 6.7 miles in.
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 35.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (Lower State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (Lower State Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). 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 miles on Fort Washington Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Philadelphia, 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 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (Lower State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (Lower State Road): 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 Philadelphia, 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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