Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Late night in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Dresher, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Dresher, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Dresher, PA covers 14.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Limekiln Pike, Ogontz Avenue, North 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Limekiln Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 14.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Limekiln Pike 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 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 611 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward PA 152: Easton Road, Glenside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 152: Easton Road, Glenside
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
PA 152 / Limekiln Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 152 / Limekiln Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
PA 152 / Susquehanna Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152 / Susquehanna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Philadelphia, PA to Dresher, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Glenside along the way.
Glenside
10.1 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Limekiln Pike | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North 11th Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Belfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Germantown Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Easton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Race Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Limekiln Pike
— 3.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Dresher, 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
Turn right onto PA 611
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Race Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Race Street
5
Turn left onto North 11th Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North 11th Street
6
Turn right onto West Silver Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Silver Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Germantown Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
10
Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
11
Continue on PA 309
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward PA 152: Easton Road, Glenside
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto PA 152
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Easton Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 152
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on PA 152
484 ft
·
13 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 152
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on Fitzwatertown Road
356 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fitzwatertown Road
18
Turn left onto Jenkintown Road
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jenkintown Road
19
Continue on PA 152
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Limekiln Pike
20
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Susquehanna Road
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
PA 152
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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.
Destination
Dresher, PA
Late night in Dresher on Saturday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
22 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
31m 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 Dresher, PA covers 14.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Limekiln Pike, Ogontz Avenue, North 11th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 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 $2.37 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 15 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Dresher, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Glenside along the way.
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.
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