Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Philadelphia to Watkins Glen. If you're planning a road trip to Watkins Glen, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Philadelphia
drive for about 1 hour
12:11 pm Allentown (Pennsylvania)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:11 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:11 pm Lake Harmony
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:11 pm
drive for about 54 minutes
4:04 pm Scranton
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3 hours
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11:00 am leave from Scranton
drive for about 40 minutes
11:40 am Rock Mountain Drive
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:40 pm
drive for about 42 minutes
1:22 pm Binghamton
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:22 pm
drive for about 57 minutes
3:18 pm Elmira
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:18 pm
drive for about 36 minutes
4:54 pm arrive in Watkins Glen
day 2 driving ≈ 3 hours
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Allentown (Pennsylvania) (3 answers)
Lake Harmony
Scranton (7 answers)
Rock Mountain Drive
Binghamton
Elmira
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