Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Oxford, PA
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Oxford, PA
Milan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Philadelphia to Oxford covers 51.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek within the Northeast region, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating through local streets like East Penn Square, John F, and North 15th Street, you will find this route avoids highways entirely. It is a practical, direct connection between these two Pennsylvania points, making it an easy choice for those who prefer local roads over interstate travel.
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
27.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 51.1-mile journey. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate cruising on this trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on East Penn Square, confirming that this route requires constant attention to navigation and local traffic patterns. As you transition away from the urban center of Philadelphia, the road maintains its local character rather than opening up into a fast-paced expressway. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the pace is dictated by local streets rather than high-speed highway traffic.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 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 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 54.6 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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: 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.
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
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~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.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Oxford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Rising Sun along the way.
Rising Sun
37 mi in
|
~58m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 18.3 mi | 25m |
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Baltimore Pike | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| US 322 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Limestone Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 18.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Oxford, 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
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
5
Merge onto I 676; US 30
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
8
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
US 322
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 1; US 322
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
Toward PA 10: Cochranville, Oxford
13
Turn right onto PA 10
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Limestone Road
14
Continue on PA 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
PA 10
Trip Plan
Given the 1-hour and 23-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since there are 0 scheduled stops on this route, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for long breaks. Keep in mind that because the route relies exclusively on local streets, traffic density can fluctuate significantly depending on the time of day. Your fuel budget of $8 is minimal, but it is still wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Philadelphia to avoid searching for stations on smaller, unfamiliar roads. Use the lack of highway miles to your advantage by focusing on your navigation through the turns, as the route requires frequent adjustments rather than long-distance highway cruising.
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 27.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 54.6 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.3 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Philadelphia, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 54.6 miles and 1h 23m.
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 Delaware Expressway for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford, PA
The final approach into Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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
$9.03 one way
$18.07 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Oxford, PA
Evening in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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
1h 23m 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 Oxford, PA covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $9.03 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 54.6 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.
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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Oxford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Rising Sun along the way.
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