Skiing Near Philadelphia · Mid-Atlantic

Best Ski Resorts Near Philadelphia This Weekend

Philadelphia is better positioned for skiing than most people think. The Pocono Mountains start less than 90 minutes away, and with the right pass, you can access some legitimately good terrain. Vermont and upstate New York require a full weekend commitment, but it's absolutely worth it when the snow lines up.

2

resorts under 2 hours

9

resorts 2–3 hours

5

resorts 3–4 hours

37

total within 6 hours

Best picks near Philadelphia

Sorted by what matters — not just distance.

Closest serious mountain

Spring Mountain

The best all-around option at 1h 1m from Philadelphia, balancing terrain, snow, and drive time.

PA · 1h 1m · $77 · Independent

Best snowfall

215" average annual snowfall — the highest of any resort near Philadelphia.

NY · 4h 47m · $99 · Independent

Best value

$70 day ticket — one of the most affordable days on snow within reach of Philadelphia.

MA · 5h 51m · $70 · Indy Pass

Best for beginners

The most beginner-friendly terrain layout within driving distance of Philadelphia.

PA · 2h 38m · $117 · Epic Pass

🚗 Getting there from Philadelphia: The Poconos are easy — I-78 west or I-476 north get you there in 90 minutes flat outside of peak times. Budget an extra hour for Vermont trips versus what Google Maps says on a Friday.

Under 2 hours from Philadelphia

Quick day trips — you can be on the slopes by morning and home for dinner.

Spring Mountain

PA · 1h 1m drive · 450 ft · $77

PA · 1h 29m drive · 510 ft · $83

2–3 hours from Philadelphia

Worth a dedicated day. Leave early, get full laps in, head back the same night.

PA · 2h 2m drive · 1,082 ft · $91

Independent Beginner friendly

Shawnee Mountain

PA · 2h 24m drive · 700 ft · $88

PA · 2h 26m drive · 800 ft · $122

PA · 2h 38m drive · 600 ft · $117

Epic Pass Beginner friendly

PA · 2h 38m drive · 600 ft · $124

Epic Pass Beginner friendly

PA · 2h 44m drive · 550 ft · $83

Independent Beginner friendly Expert terrain

NJ · 2h 51m drive · 274 ft · $71

NJ · 2h 53m drive · 1,040 ft · $88

+ 1 more mountains in this range

3–4 hours from Philadelphia

Weekend territory — better as a two-day trip to make the drive worthwhile.

NY · 3h 7m drive · 450 ft · $86

Independent Beginner friendly

Montage Mountain

PA · 3h 11m drive · 1,000 ft · $90

PA · 3h 21m drive · 650 ft · $87

Holiday Mountain

NY · 3h 39m drive · 400 ft · $80

PA · 3h 47m drive · 1,000 ft · $86

Independent Expert terrain

4–6 hours from Philadelphia

Destination trips only. Plan a long weekend — these mountains earn the drive.

NY · 4h 7m drive · 500 ft · $83

Independent Beginner friendly

PA · 4h 27m drive · 935 ft · $127

Liberty Mountain

PA · 4h 32m drive · 620 ft · $124

NY · 4h 37m drive · 650 ft · $75

NY · 4h 39m drive · 1,404 ft · $103

Independent ❅ 211" avg

PA · 4h 40m drive · 515 ft · $78

Independent Expert terrain

NY · 4h 47m drive · 1,100 ft · $99

Independent ❅ 215" avg

Hunter Mountain

NY · 4h 51m drive · 1,600 ft · $143

Epic Pass ❅ 200" avg

+ 13 more mountains in this range

Pass access near Philadelphia

Which passes work within driving distance.

Epic Pass

6 resorts within 6 hours

Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Roundtop, Whitetail, Liberty Mountain and 1 more

Ikon Pass

2 resorts within 6 hours

Camelback, Windham Mountain

Indy Pass

4 resorts within 6 hours

Snow Ridge, Mohawk Mountain, Greek Peak, Bousquet

Independent

25 resorts within 6 hours

Spring Mountain, Bear Creek, Blue Mountain, Shawnee Mountain, Eagle Rock and 20 more