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Trip from Folsom, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

27m

Distance

14.6 mi

24 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

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Downtown Folsom, PA, PA

Folsom, PA

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Folsom, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Schuylkill Expressway, Penrose Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 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

7.3 miles from Folsom, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Folsom, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 1.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 14.6 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 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

7
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South...
8
6.2 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
7.1 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
7.4 mi into trip | ~13m 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
13.4 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

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 Folsom, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.

Valley Forge

6.2 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
Market Street 0.9 mi 2m
North Swarthmore Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Macdade Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
West Chester Pike 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 4.1 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

82 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue

112 ft · 12 sec · Edgewood Avenue
3

Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Macdade Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Morton Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Morton Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on North Swarthmore Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Swarthmore Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 13

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Stewart Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
9

Merge onto I 95

4.1 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 13 Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Valley Forge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on PA 291

2.0 mi · 3 min · Penrose Avenue
14

Turn left onto South 26th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 26th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto I 76

2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 345 Toward 30th Street Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto PA 3

276 ft · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
18

Turn right onto PA 3

0.9 mi · 2 min · Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

At end of road, turn right onto PA 611

85 ft · 1 sec · South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
20

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square
21

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square
22

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 7.3 miles from Folsom, PA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.1 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 14.6 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.3 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

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 Folsom, 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 Folsom, PA

This is one driving day of about 14.6 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Folsom, 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 Delaware Expressway for about 4.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.3 mi from Folsom, PA · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

7 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 14.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Folsom, 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 14.6
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 14.6
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 0.5
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 ~40 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.42 one way

$4.84 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.65 $5.30
premium $4.93 $2.83 $5.66
diesel $5.61 $3.22 $6.45

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: 5.1 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 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Folsom, PA

Night in Folsom on Tuesday

Local time

10:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Tuesday

Local time

10:36 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

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

27m 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 Folsom, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 27m 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 7.3 miles from Folsom, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 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 16 significant decision points across 14.6 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 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Folsom, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.

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