Origin
Baldwin, PA
Evening in Baldwin on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin, PA
Haneul Trac
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 14.3-mile drive from Baldwin, PA to Philadelphia, PA is a quick 26-minute trip that works perfectly as a day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Delaware Expressway and the Schuylkill Expressway, with a brief stretch on Penrose Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a convenient and straightforward journey between two locations within the Northeast region of the US. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 45% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway. This drive transitions between faster-paced expressway driving and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach your destination. You’ll experience the feel of urban and suburban commuting rather than a remote scenic journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
14.1 mi into trip
|
~26m 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 Baldwin, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.
Valley Forge
5.9 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Penrose Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 26th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Industrial Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Baldwin Creek | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Baldwin Creek
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baldwin Creek
2
Turn left onto PA 291
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Industrial Highway
3
Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
296 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
5
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto I 95
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Valley Forge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 291
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Penrose Avenue
11
Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 26th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 345
Toward 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto PA 3
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
15
Turn right onto PA 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
18
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
19
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Evening in Philadelphia on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
43 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
26m 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 Baldwin, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 14.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Schuylkill Expressway, Penrose Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Baldwin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Baldwin, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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