{"id":6678,"date":"2021-06-04T10:12:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T10:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=6678"},"modified":"2021-12-03T16:26:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T16:26:00","slug":"driving-from-boston-to-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/driving-from-boston-to-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving From Boston To Philadelphia – The Route And Road Trip Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discover the exciting East Coast when you take a road trip from Boston<\/a> to Philadelphia<\/a>. These two historic cities are full of things to do, but you will also want to make some stops along the way, especially if you opt for something other than the quickest route that takes more than five hours. You will also likely be driving past New York City<\/strong>, so it’s a good place to stop for a night (or more) to see the sights and catch a concert or Broadway show.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tips for a one-way road trip from Boston to Philadelphia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When driving from Boston to Philadelphia, you will see many rural towns and a few coastal cities. The easiest way to travel between these two locations is to get on Interstate 90 W<\/strong> from Boston and then take several other interstates heading southwest. Once you get to the NYC area, it’s best to go through New Jersey<\/a> to avoid the heaviest traffic. Also, try to plan your drive through the greater New York area for times outside of the traditional rush hour, to save yourself some time and avoid the risk of traffic due to accidents. Because this drive goes through several metro areas, it’s a good idea to use a traffic app<\/a> like Waze or similar to avoid any disruptions due to construction or fender benders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Directions from Boston to Philadelphia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are multiple ways to get from Boston to Philadelphia, we’ll go over the most straightforward route that will take several hours. You will follow I-90 W<\/strong>, and then continue merging into I-84<\/strong> and I-95 S<\/strong>. The entire trip is about 300 miles and will take you approximately 5 hours without any stops. Take note of the fact that some of the roads along the route might have tolls. Along the way, you will find multiple travel plazas and places to stop for gas and food, whether it be in Hartford<\/a> or Stamford<\/strong>, Connecticut<\/strong>, or Trenton, New Jersey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n