Origin
Collingdale, PA
Evening in Collingdale on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collingdale, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Drive Time
20m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collingdale, PA
Jack Pace
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Collingdale to Philadelphia, you are looking at a straightforward 13.9-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including South Macdade Boulevard, West Cobbs Creek Parkway, and South 65th Street. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or quick excursion. It is a practical choice for those who prefer to avoid long-distance highway travel and stay on surface streets.
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
4 miles from Collingdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment of the trip is 0 miles on South Macdade Boulevard. Because you are navigating entirely on local roads, you should remain alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is defined by its urban, stop-and-go nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various boulevards and streets leading into the city. It is a functional, technical drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Macdade Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 1.5 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 2.3 miles in near West Cobbs Creek Parkway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 8.1 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 2.3 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (PA 3 / Market Street): 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.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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South 65th Street
Turn right onto South 65th Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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PA 3 / Market Street
Turn right onto PA 3 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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PA 611 / South 15th Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / South 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Macdade Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Grays Ferry Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South 16th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Greenway Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Kingsessing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 65th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Macdade Boulevard
— 1.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collingdale, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Macdade Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on US 13
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Macdade Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
257 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
5
Continue on South 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 65th Street
6
Turn left onto Chester Avenue
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chester Avenue
7
Turn right onto South 65th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 65th Street
8
Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsessing Avenue
9
Turn right onto South 58th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 58th Street
10
Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenway Avenue
11
Continue on South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 48th Street
12
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
13
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Avenue
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
15
Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 16th Street
16
Turn right onto PA 3
463 ft
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
19
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
20
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 25-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever your schedule allows. You will not need to plan for any stops given the short distance, though being prepared for the turn-heavy nature of the route is essential for a smooth arrival. Keep an eye on your navigation as you move between South Macdade Boulevard, West Cobbs Creek Parkway, and South 65th Street to avoid missing a turn. With such low fuel costs, you do not need to worry about refueling along the way. Your best bet is to check real-time traffic conditions before you pull out of your driveway to ensure the local roads are clear.
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 4 miles from Collingdale, PA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.5 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 8.1 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
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 Collingdale, 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 Collingdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 8.1 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collingdale, 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 South Macdade Boulevard for about 1.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4 mi from Collingdale, PA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4 miles from Collingdale, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.68 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Collingdale, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 8.1 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Macdade Boulevard, Grays Ferry Avenue, South 16th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Collingdale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.34 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 14 significant decision points across 8.1 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 2.3 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (PA 3 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Collingdale, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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