Origin
Colwyn, PA
Morning in Colwyn on Monday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
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6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colwyn, PA
Haneul Trac
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Trip Overview
The drive from Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 10.1 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 4th Street, Main Street, South Cobbs Creek Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.67 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
5 miles from Colwyn, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 10.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cobbs Creek Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chester Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 65th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kingsessing Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 58th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colwyn, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Pine Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cobbs Creek Parkway
5
Turn slight right onto Chester Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Avenue
6
Turn right onto South 65th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 65th Street
7
Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsessing Avenue
8
Turn right onto South 58th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 58th Street
9
Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenway Avenue
10
Continue on South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 48th Street
11
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
12
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Avenue
13
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
14
Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 16th Street
15
Turn right onto Market Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Market Street
16
Turn right onto South 15th Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 15th Street
17
Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Penn Square
18
Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Penn Square
19
Arrive at your destination
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 5 miles from Colwyn, PA, or about 11m into the drive.
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 10.1 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
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 Colwyn, 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 Colwyn, PA
This is one driving day of about 10.1 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colwyn, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5 mi from Colwyn, PA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5 miles from Colwyn, 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
$1.67 one way
$3.34 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Philadelphia on Monday
Local time
8:57 AM
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
18 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
23m 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 Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 10.1 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 4th Street, Main Street, South Cobbs Creek Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Colwyn, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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.
The drive from Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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