Origin
Glenside, PA
Late night in Glenside on Thursday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenside, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenside, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Glenside to Philadelphia is a straightforward 14.8-mile trip that connects suburban Montgomery County to the heart of the city. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate the Northeast region. Since you will not be hitting any major interstate highways, you can plan your departure with total flexibility. This route is ideal for commuters or weekend visitors looking for a direct, uncomplicated connection between these two Pennsylvania locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.9 miles from Glenside, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 14.8-mile journey. Because this trip features a 0% highway share, you will spend your time navigating surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds on an interstate. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so you should anticipate frequent turns and changing traffic conditions. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition from the suburban pace of Glenside into the denser urban grid of Philadelphia. It is a practical, functional drive that favors navigation skills over long-haul endurance.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ogontz Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 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 1.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 11.8 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Old York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Old York Road
Turn right onto Old York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North 12th Street
Turn left onto North 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
PA 611 / North 15th Street
Turn left onto PA 611 / North 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North 12th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Easton Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Old York Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Germantown Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Belfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Limekiln Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ogontz Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenside, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on this road
354 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 527
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Easton Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
7
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
9
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Germantown Avenue
10
Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Lehigh Avenue
11
Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North 12th Street
12
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Callowhill Street
13
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Broad Street
14
Turn slight right onto PA 611
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
17
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
18
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
Since your total drive time is only 37 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure window. However, keep in mind that local roads can fluctuate in volume, so checking real-time traffic before you head out is a smart move. Because there are zero scheduled stops on this 14.8-mile route, you can easily complete the entire trip in one go without needing a break. Given the low $2 fuel requirement, you do not need to worry about planning for gas stations along the way. Your best strategy is to keep your navigation app handy to manage the frequent turns typical of this local route.
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 5.9 miles from Glenside, PA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.7 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 11.8 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.9 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
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Glenside, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glenside, PA
This is one driving day of about 11.8 miles and 26m.
At 11.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Ogontz Avenue for about 3.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.9 mi from Glenside, PA · 12m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Glenside, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Philadelphia, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Philadelphia, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
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: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
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
Late night in Philadelphia on Thursday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
26m 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 Glenside, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ogontz Avenue, North 12th Street, North Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Glenside, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 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 10 decision points packed into just 11.8 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Old York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (North 12th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Glenside, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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