This straightforward 24-mile drive from Philadelphia to Audubon, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day trip, taking about 36 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the Schuylkill Expressway and County Line Expressway, with a significant 81% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is an economical option for a quick excursion. The drive is focused on efficient travel within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania, making it an easy local hop. You won't need an overnight stay, and with no designated stops, it's a direct path to your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 24-mile trip, with 81% of the drive utilizing expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.4 miles along the Schuylkill Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While predominantly highway, the route transitions to Audubon Road closer to your destination, introducing a slight change in character. Overall, this drive prioritizes efficient transit over varied scenery, making it a predictable and steady journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schuylkill Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and County Line Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
Driving Effort10/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 611 / East Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
18.4 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
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 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...
9
18.5 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...
10
18.8 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
8
18.9 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Audubon, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Trooper.
Chester
18.4 mi in|~26m
Pottstown
18.4 mi in|~26m
Trooper
22 mi in|~32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi
22m
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi
2m
Audubon Road
1.2 mi
2m
Vine Street Expressway
1 mi
1m
Pawlings Road
0.4 mi
<1m
North 16th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
East Penn Square
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 16.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Audubon, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft·8 sec·South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
0.1 mi·19 sec·East Penn Square
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.2 mi·20 sec·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto North 16th Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·North 16th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley ForgeUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.0 mi·1 min·Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76; US 30
16 mi·22 min·Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·10 sec
Exit 328B-A/327Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, PottstownUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 328AToward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford RoadUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
13
Continue on US 422
2.1 mi·2 min·County Line Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward PA 363: Audubon, TrooperUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto PA 363
450 ft·14 sec·South Trooper Road
16
Turn left onto Audubon Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Audubon Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Pawlings Road
0.4 mi·51 sec·Pawlings Road
18
Turn right onto Egypt Road
108 ft·4 sec·Egypt Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right
108 ft·10 sec
20
Turn right
155 ft·11 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$4.36
$8.72
premium
$4.93
$4.65
$9.31
diesel
$5.61
$5.30
$10.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.2
0
$2.52
$1.15
Efficient EV
6
0
$2.10
$0.96
EV Truck/SUV
9.6
0
$3.36
$1.54
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Night
in Philadelphia on Friday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Audubon, PA
Night
in Audubon on Friday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
52 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
36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Audubon, PA covers 24 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Schuylkill Expressway, County Line Expressway, Audubon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Philadelphia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 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 17 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Audubon, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Trooper.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
