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Pick upNew York · May 17
Drop offPhiladelphia · May 18
Total miles114 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · New York, NY
Hotel
New York Overnight
Check-inSun, May 17
Check-outMon, May 18
First pitch1:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Sunday, May 17
First pitch at 1:40 PM ET — New York Mets vs. New York Yankees at Citi Field today. Don't leave without Shake Shack ShackBurger.
Stop 01 of 02
New York, NY · Sun May 17
Citi Field
New York Mets · MLB
1:40 PM ET
vs. New York Yankees
Must Eat at the Park
Shake Shack ShackBurger
Danny Meyer's Shake Shack arrived at Citi Field and changed MLB concessions. The ShackBurger with crinkle-cut fries is the standard.
Local Beer
Sixpoint Crisp Lager
The Brooklyn craft brewery. Crisp is the easy-drinking lager — the correct everyday option.
Sixpoint Brewery
The House That Ruth Built — and Then Abandoned
Pilgrim Notes · New York Baseball History
Stay Tonight · New York, NY
New York Overnight
Check-inSun, May 17
Check-outMon, May 18
First pitch tomorrow at 6:40 PM ET. Leave by 3:12 PM.
Mon Morning
When to Depart
Leave by3:12 PM
Drive to Philadelphia114 mi · 2h
Game time6:40 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · New York, NY
Before You Hit the Road
Russ and Daughters
Houston Street since 1914. The essential New York appetizing shop. Smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese and capers is a religious experience. The fourth generation of the family still runs it.
Nova lox + hand-rolled bagel + cream cheese
Open 8 AM daily
Lunch Stop · Atlantic City Expressway, AC off-ramp
Midway Fuel-Up
White House Sub Shop
Atlantic City since 1946. Frank Sinatra had them flown to Las Vegas. The Italian sub on house-baked bread is the definitive New Jersey sandwich. A detour worth making on the NY–Philly corridor.
Italian sub + chips
Open 10 AM–9 PM daily
Worth the Detour · +15 min
World's Largest Glacial Pothole
A coal miner set off explosives in 1884 and accidentally uncovered a 38-foot-deep Ice Age hole. It held 140,000 gallons of meltwater. You can look straight down into the Earth.
Archbald, PA · 15 min detourNew York → Philadelphia
114 mi · 2h · easy leg
DAY 2
Monday, May 18
A short 2h drive from New York sets up the day. First pitch at 6:40 PM ET — Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park tonight. World's Largest Glacial Pothole is worth 15 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 02
Philadelphia, PA · Mon May 18
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia Phillies · MLB
6:40 PM ET
vs. Cincinnati Reds
Must Eat at the Park
Tony Luke's Cheesesteak
The definitive Philly cheesesteak at the ballpark. Chopped ribeye, American or Whiz, on a seeded Amoroso roll.
Local Beer
Yards Brawler
Yards, the iconic Philadelphia craft brewery. Brawler is a pugilist-style mild ale.
Yards Brewing
Broad Street Bullies and the Best Fans in Sports (Maybe)
Pilgrim Notes · Philadelphia Baseball History
Shift 2 days to catch The Housemaid Night at Fenway Park.
• The Housemaid Night at Fenway Park
• Youth Baseball & Softball Night at Citizens Bank Park
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What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 2 games (avg $46)$92
Hotels · 1 nights (avg $155)$155
Fuel · 114 mi at $0.18/mi$21
Ballpark food & drinks$100
Total Estimate$368
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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