Trip from Sharpsburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 47m

Distance

307.3 mi

495 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 34m ★

6 AM

5h 48m

8 AM

6h 14m

10 AM

5h 57m

12 PM

5h 54m

3 PM

5h 58m

5 PM

6h 13m

8 PM

5h 40m

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

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Sharpsburg, PA

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Sharpsburg, PA, to Philadelphia, PA? This drive covers 307.3 miles and is estimated to take about 5 hours and 47 minutes, making it a manageable one-day journey. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-76, with a small portion on the Allegheny Valley Expressway, contributing to its 99% highway focus. With an estimated fuel cost of $51, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's travel. Consider this a straightforward, efficient trip across the state of Pennsylvania, moving from the western part of the state to the eastern, both within the Northeast region.

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

153.7 miles from Sharpsburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	279.5 mi	5h 4m
I 76	18 mi	26m
Allegheny Valley Expressway	5.5 mi	7m
Freeport Road	0.8 mi	1m
Vine Street Expressway	0.8 mi	1m
Main Street	0.8 mi	2m
North 15th Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Green Belt	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 279.5 mi, about 5h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on Freeport Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Freeport Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Field Street

289 ft · 4 sec · Field Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward Pittsburgh, Tarentum

Merge onto Green Belt; Blue Belt

131 ft · 1 sec · Highland Park Bridge

Keep slight right at fork onto Green Belt

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Green Belt

Toward PA 28 North: Tarentum, Kittaning Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto PA 28; Green Belt

5.5 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Exit 11 Toward PA 910: Harmar Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

227 ft · 7 sec

Toward Yellow Belt

Turn straight onto PA 910; Yellow Belt

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Indianola Road

Turn left onto Freeport Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Freeport Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

280 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

18 mi · 26 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 11 sec

Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North 15th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

For this 307.3-mile drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Philadelphia. Since it's a single-day trip with an estimated duration of under 6 hours, you likely won't need to plan for an overnight stop, though one planned break is recommended. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. The $51 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always have a little extra buffer for unexpected detours or price fluctuations.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 153.7 miles from Sharpsburg, PA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.5 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 68 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.7 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sharpsburg, 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 Sharpsburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 307.3 miles and 5h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Sharpsburg, 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 279.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

State Line, PA

154 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

Berlin, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

King, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.7 miles from Sharpsburg, 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 279.5 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14124083420

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

1.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 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

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14124083420

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14126887272

Visit website

Jimmy Wan's | Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14129680848

Visit website

Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14126887415

Visit website

Nak Won Garden

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14129044635

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

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

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Tesla Destination Charger

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Acme, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18778337829

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+12159652305

Visit website

NEST Center City

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 306.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Field Street

Turn left onto Field Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Green Belt

Keep slight right at fork onto Green Belt toward PA 28 North: Tarentum, Kittaning

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 28 North: Tarentum, Kittaning

287.8 mi into trip | ~5h 18m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

305.8 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in | I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...

306.8 mi into trip | ~5h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.12 one way

$108.23 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.93	$59.66	$119.31
premium	$5.32	$64.35	$128.70
diesel	$6.60	$79.83	$159.65

Estimated Tolls: $36.34

Pennsylvania Turnpike (279.5 mi) $36.34

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

$54

Tolls

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$115–$140

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92.2	1	$32.27	$14.75
Efficient EV	76.8	0	$26.89	$12.29
EV Truck/SUV	122.9	1	$43.02	$19.67

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 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 Oct 18, 2026

Origin

Sharpsburg, PA

Evening in Sharpsburg on Sunday

Local time

7:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Widespread Frost then Sunny

E 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:47AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:47AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

7:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:47AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:47AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

45°F

State Line, PA

154 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

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

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 233.1

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 99% of the journey on major interstates. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 279.5 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience as you navigate these main arteries, characterized by smooth, high-speed travel. The Allegheny Valley Expressway will offer a brief introduction to the route before merging onto the turnpike. The road largely maintains its highway profile throughout the 5-hour-plus duration.

99% 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: 279.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Field Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 significant decision points across 307.3 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 1 miles (Field Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Green Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 287.8 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,091 ft 45 ft

Total Climb

2,019 ft

Total Descent

2,708 ft

Highest Point

2,091 ft

~65.9 mi in

Elevation Range

2,047 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Sharpsburg, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1842

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

• Independence Hall — historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Philadelphia Museum of Art — art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia City Hall — historic building housing Philadelphia's municipal government

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 5h 47m. Total distance: 307.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 279.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $36.34 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.

Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Philadelphia, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Sharpsburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

RIM Cafe

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

Nino's Restaurant

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

Jimmy Wan's | Restaurant & Lounge

Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant

Nak Won Garden

The Village

RIM Cafe

CNT Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Valley Forge Service Plaza

Oakmont Plum Service Plaza

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Bomansville Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

New Stanton Service Plaza

North Somerset Service Plaza

South Somerset Service Plaza

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

Lawn Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

King of Prussia Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

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

Sharpsburg, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 47m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Sharpsburg, PA

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?