Origin
Penn Wynne, PA
Afternoon in Penn Wynne on Thursday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Wynne, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Wynne, PA
Michael Taccetta
Philadelphia, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Penn Wynne to Philadelphia is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 7.9 miles. You can expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of only $1, it is an incredibly cost-effective route within the Northeast region. Because the origin and destination are both located in Pennsylvania, you will remain within the same familiar regional landscape throughout the entire drive. This transit is best suited for those looking to reach the city quickly without the need for overnight accommodations or complex logistics.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since this route features zero highway miles, your experience will be defined by navigating local roads and intersections. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns and turning requirements. The personality of this trip is purely urban and suburban, requiring your full attention as you transition from the residential feel of Penn Wynne into the heart of Philadelphia. It is a practical, no-frills commute that keeps you off the major highways entirely.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lansdowne Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.7 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 1.3 miles in near Lansdowne Avenue.
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 12 decision points packed into just 7.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Lansdowne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Lansdowne Avenue
Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelp...
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...
6
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Central Philadelphia
9
7.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Girard Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Haverford Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Haverford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lansdowne Avenue
— 1.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Wynne, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Drayton Lane
152 ft
·
11 sec
·
Drayton Lane
2
Turn left onto Haverford Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverford Road
3
Continue on Haverford Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverford Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Girard Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
9
Take the exit onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
10
Merge onto I 76
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
16
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
17
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
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
Afternoon in Philadelphia on Thursday
Local time
12:44 PM
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
2 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
17m 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 Penn Wynne, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 7.7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lansdowne Avenue, Schuylkill Expressway, West Girard Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Penn Wynne, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 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 12 decision points packed into just 7.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Lansdowne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Penn Wynne, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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