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Trip from Airville, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

81.5 mi

131 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Airville, PA

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Airville, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 81.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Holtwood Road, East Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.51 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

40.7 miles from Airville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 81.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 81.5 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 73.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
73.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

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 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
9
74 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
8
74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Valley Forge
7
80.3 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward 30th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 345 Toward 30th Street
7
81.4 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | PA 611 / South 15th Street

At end of road, turn right onto PA 611 / South 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Airville, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.

Valley Forge

73.1 mi in | ~1h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass 17.2 mi 23m
Holtwood Road 9.6 mi 13m
East Baltimore Pike 9.1 mi 15m
Kirkwood Pike 8.9 mi 12m
Delaware Expressway 8.5 mi 11m
Conchester Highway 8.1 mi 13m
Delta Road 3.5 mi 5m
Buck Road 3.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Kennett-Oxford Bypass — 17.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Airville, PA and Philadelphia, PA.

1

Start on PA 74; PA 425

3.5 mi · 5 min · Delta Road
2

Turn left onto PA 372

9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
3

Continue on Friendly Drive

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Friendly Drive
4

Continue on PA 372

3.3 mi · 5 min · Buck Road
5

Continue on PA 372

0.9 mi · 2 min · West State Street
6

Turn right onto PA 472

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street
7

Continue on PA 472

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike
8

Continue on PA 472

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
10

Merge onto US 1

17 mi · 23 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 1

9.1 mi · 15 min · East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto US 322

8.1 mi · 13 min · Conchester Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

8.5 mi · 11 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Valley Forge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on PA 291

2.0 mi · 3 min · Penrose Avenue
18

Turn left onto South 26th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 26th Street
Use the left lane.
19

Merge onto I 76

2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 345 Toward 30th Street Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn straight onto PA 3

276 ft · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
22

Turn right onto PA 3

0.9 mi · 2 min · Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

At end of road, turn right onto PA 611

85 ft · 1 sec · South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
24

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square
25

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square
26

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.7 miles from Airville, PA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 80 miles or 2h 4m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.7 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

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 Airville, 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 Airville, PA

This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Airville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.7 mi from Airville, PA · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

41 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Airville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

The final approach into Philadelphia, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Philadelphia, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 near mile 81.5
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 81.5
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 53.4
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 56.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.51 one way

$27.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.80 $29.60
premium $4.93 $15.81 $31.61
diesel $5.61 $17.99 $35.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Woodlyn, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Essington, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Kennett Square, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Glen Mills, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Claymont, DE

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brandywine, DE

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bootwyn, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 12 ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 4 eVgo Network: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EV Connect: 1 RED_E: 1 NOODOE: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.5 0 $8.56 $3.91
Efficient EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
EV Truck/SUV 32.6 0 $11.41 $5.22

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Airville, PA

Evening in Airville on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Evening in Philadelphia on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:29PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

10 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

2h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Airville, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 81.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Holtwood Road, East Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Airville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 81.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 73.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Airville, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.

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