Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Darby, PA

Drive Time

18m

Distance

7.4 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 19m

8 AM

0h 22m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 20m

3 PM

0h 20m

5 PM

0h 22m

8 PM

0h 18m

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

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Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Darby, PA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transit from Philadelphia to Darby, Pennsylvania, this 7.4-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Northeast corridor. Expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is a very budget-friendly excursion. You will primarily navigate local streets like East Penn Square, John F, and North 15th Street to reach your destination. Because the entire route remains within the state of Pennsylvania, you will not need to worry about crossing regional borders or adjusting to new driving laws. It is a straightforward, practical link between these two locations.

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

3.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with urban navigation. Since there is zero highway share on this route, you will avoid the monotony of high-speed interstate travel in favor of navigating city intersections. The path is characterized by a series of frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. You will find that the driving environment remains consistent throughout the entire 7.4-mile span, requiring your full attention as you transition between the specified local streets. It is a functional, short-distance experience that prioritizes city maneuvers over cruising.

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.

Grays Ferry Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.3 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 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 7.4 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (PA 611 / North 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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 none lane.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 611 / North 15th Street

Turn left onto PA 611 / North 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | Washington Avenue

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

4.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | South 58th Street

At end of road, turn right onto South 58th Street

Navigation decision point

6.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | South Cobbs Creek Parkway

Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Grays Ferry Avenue	1.3 mi	3m
North 15th Street	1.1 mi	2m
Washington Avenue	1 mi	1m
Greenway Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
Main Street	0.7 mi	2m
Kingsessing Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
Chester Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
South Cobbs Creek Parkway	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Grays Ferry Avenue — 1.3 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Penn Square

397 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Penn Square

Use the none lane.

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

280 ft · 4 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Use the none / straight lanes.

Turn left onto PA 611

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 15th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on Grays Ferry Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto South 48th Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South 48th Street

Continue on Greenway Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Greenway Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South 58th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South 58th Street

Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kingsessing Avenue

Turn slight right onto Cemetery Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Cemetery Avenue

Continue on Chester Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Chester Avenue

Turn right onto South 70th Street

108 ft · 10 sec · South 70th Street

Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Cobbs Creek Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Woodland Avenue

222 ft · 7 sec · Woodland Avenue

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Ridge Avenue

47 ft · 2 sec · Ridge Avenue

Arrive at destination

Ridge Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short 18-minute duration of this trip, you have plenty of scheduling flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no designated stops on this 7.4-mile route, make sure to handle any necessary errands before you pull away from Philadelphia. Because you are relying entirely on city streets like North 15th Street, keep a close watch on your navigation to account for the frequent turns inherent in the drive. You won't need to budget for extra fuel or rest breaks, allowing you to focus on the quick transition to Darby. A smart tip is to double-check your route map before leaving, as the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can be tricky to navigate if you miss a single exit.

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 3.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.3 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 7.4 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.7 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Philadelphia, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Philadelphia, PA

This is one driving day of about 7.4 miles and 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Philadelphia, 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 Grays Ferry Avenue for about 1.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.7 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

4 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 7.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Darby, PA

The final approach into Darby, 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 Darby, 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

$1.22 one way

$2.45 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$1.34	$2.68
premium	$4.92	$1.43	$2.87
diesel	$5.64	$1.64	$3.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.2	$0.78	$0.36
Efficient EV	1.9	$0.65	$0.30
EV Truck/SUV	3	$1.04	$0.47

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Darby, PA

Evening in Darby on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

1 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

18m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Darby, PA covers 7.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Grays Ferry Avenue, North 15th Street, Washington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.7 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 $1.22 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 route from Philadelphia, PA to Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Darby, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Darby, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Philadelphia, PA

Darby, PA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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