Traveling from Snyder to Philadelphia covers 279.8 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 39 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is a straightforward trek across the Northeast, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $45 for fuel to complete the transit. While there are no scheduled stops required by the route, the duration allows for plenty of flexibility to adjust your itinerary based on your personal pace. It is a practical, direct connection between these two Pennsylvania points, functioning well for those who prefer to complete the trip in one go.
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
132 miles from Snyder, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
3h 16m
I 76
18 mi
26m
Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi
20m
William Penn Highway
13.5 mi
18m
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi
14m
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi
13m
Scalp Avenue
3.8 mi
6m
I 99
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 181 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snyder, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Lakeview Drive
44 ft·6 sec·Lakeview Drive
2
Turn left onto Newport Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Newport Road
3
Continue on PA 217
0.9 mi·1 min·PA 217
4
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Walnut Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 22 East, US 119 North
6
Merge onto US 22; US 119
14 mi·18 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
8
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi·13 min·Cramer Pike
9
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi·2 min·Cooper Avenue
10
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Iron Street
11
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·4th Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi·28 sec·Broad Street
13
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi·3 min·Johns Street
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
16
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Bedford Street
17
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
19
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
20
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
21
Continue on PA 56
14 mi·20 min·Quaker Valley Road
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
23
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
24
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
25
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
26
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
29
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi·3 hr 16 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit onto I 76
18 mi·26 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
31
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.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft·11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi·48 sec·North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
35
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft·8 sec·South Penn Square
36
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft·2 sec·South Penn Square
37
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour and 39-minute drive, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, which can significantly impact your travel time on non-highway roads. Since you will be navigating local routes for the full distance, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and consider topping off your tank before you hit the road to stay within your $45 budget. There are no mandatory stops, but the nature of this turn-heavy path makes it wise to schedule a few mental breaks to maintain focus. If you find the local turns fatiguing, remember that the lack of highway miles gives you the freedom to pull over safely whenever you need a quick rest. Pack snacks and water in the car, as local roads may not offer the same quick service access found on major interstates.
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 132 miles from Snyder, PA, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 58 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132 miles or 2h 54m 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 25m
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 Snyder, 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 Snyder, PA
This is one driving day of about 264 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Snyder, 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 181 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.8 and 263.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
25.8 mi into trip|~41m in|PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
63 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
244.5 mi into trip|~4h 56m 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
8
262.5 mi into trip|~5h 22m 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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263.4 mi into trip|~5h 23m 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
$43.77 one way
$87.54 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$47.94
$95.87
premium
$4.93
$51.20
$102.40
diesel
$5.61
$58.29
$116.58
Estimated Tolls: $23.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(181 mi)$23.54
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
$44
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.2
0
$27.72
$12.67
Efficient EV
66
0
$23.10
$10.56
EV Truck/SUV
105.6
1
$36.96
$16.90
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Snyder, PA
Morning
in Snyder on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Morning
in Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
67°F
Hancock, MD
132 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
24 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
5h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 145.6
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 245.8
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 27.3
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 36.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route contains 0% highway travel. You will navigate winding local roads for the entirety of the 279.8-mile distance, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Since the path lacks major highway stretches, the experience is defined by constant maneuvering through local terrain. This technical, local-heavy profile means you should anticipate a more active driving experience compared to a standard high-speed corridor. Be prepared for a steady, focused drive that demands engagement with the road surface throughout the duration of your trip.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 181 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 25.8 miles in near PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street.
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 25 significant decision points across 264 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 25.8 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 63 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.5 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
1,830 ft45 ft
Total Climb
1,156 ft
Total Descent
2,111 ft
Highest Point
1,830 ft
~37.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,786 ft
Notable High Points
1,830 ft at ~37.7 miles+580 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Snyder, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 264 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 181 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.54 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 63 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.5 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 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 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.
