Sharpsville, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 370.9 miles and takes about 6h 57m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward trip entirely within the Northeast region. You'll spend almost all your time on major highways, so expect a consistent driving pace. With a drive time under 7 hours, it's definitely a trip you can complete in a single day if you get an early start.
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
185.4 miles from Sharpsville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
317.5 mi
5h 44m
Beaver Valley Expressway
26.2 mi
28m
I 76
18 mi
26m
North Hermitage Road
4.7 mi
9m
Lamor Road
0.9 mi
1m
Vine Street Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
North 15th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South Walnut Street
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 Sharpsville, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
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Start on South Mercer Avenue
95 ft·7 sec·South Mercer Avenue
2
Turn right onto PA 518
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Walnut Street
3
Continue on PA 518
0.9 mi·1 min·Lamor Road
4
Turn right onto PA 18
4.7 mi·9 min·North Hermitage Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on PA 18
0.2 mi·22 sec·New Castle Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·52 sec
Toward PA 760 South: New CastleUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto PA 760
15 mi·16 min·Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll
11 mi·11 min·Beaver Valley Expressway
Toward PittsburghUse the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
317 mi·5 hr 44 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 76
18 mi·26 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
14
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 PhiladelphiaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft·11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi·48 sec·North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft·8 sec·South Penn Square
19
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft·2 sec·South Penn Square
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Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
To make the most of this mostly highway drive, consider leaving Sharpsville early in the morning to avoid any potential weekday congestion. You'll be covering 370.9 miles, and with a fuel cost around $61, it's efficient to fill up before you depart. The longest continuous stretch is over 300 miles, so plan for a single stop for fuel and a break. Given the 6h 57m estimated duration, you should have plenty of flexibility to stop if needed, but aim to complete the majority of your driving before hitting Philadelphia's busier evening traffic.
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 185.4 miles from Sharpsville, PA, or about 3h 28m 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 82 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.4 miles or 3h 28m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sharpsville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Sharpsville, PA
This is one driving day of about 370.9 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Sharpsville, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 370.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward PA 760 South: New Castle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 760 South: New Castle
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21.4 mi into trip|~29m in|I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway toward Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Pittsburgh
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351.4 mi into trip|~6h 29m 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
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369.4 mi into trip|~6h 55m 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...
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370.3 mi into trip|~6h 56m 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
$59.14 one way
$118.28 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$65.45
$130.90
premium
$4.81
$70.21
$140.42
diesel
$4.80
$70.03
$140.07
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
$59
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: 129.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.3
1
$38.94
$17.80
Efficient EV
92.7
1
$32.45
$14.84
EV Truck/SUV
148.4
1
$51.93
$23.74
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Sharpsville, PA
Late night
in Sharpsville on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Smoke
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Late night
in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Areas Of Smoke
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
80°F
Oil City, PA
185 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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 370.9
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 255.8
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 345.3
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 140.7
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 294.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway drive, with 98% of the trip on major interstates. You'll encounter a single stretch of 317.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, meaning you can settle in for a long cruise. The highway portion concludes near Philadelphia, where you'll likely notice an increase in traffic density and more frequent exits as you approach the urban area.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Beaver Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 370.9 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 351.4 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
2,186 ft45 ft
Total Climb
1,669 ft
Total Descent
2,646 ft
Highest Point
2,186 ft
~132.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,141 ft
Notable High Points
2,186 ft at ~132.4 miles+970 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sharpsville, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Patp and Harrisburg.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 57m. Total distance: 370.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 57m 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.
Yes — we found about 22 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 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 351.4 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 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.
