Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Wayne, PA
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If you are looking for a quick transition from the heart of Philadelphia to the suburban landscape of Wayne, this 19.2-mile journey is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable commute between these two Pennsylvania locations. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because the entire trip is local, you certainly won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated planning. It serves as a straightforward connection within the Northeast region, perfect for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal and efficient.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from the city center and toward the suburbs. Since this route features zero highway travel, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 19.2-mile duration. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, monotonous interstate stretches. You won't find any extended, uninterrupted segments here, so stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between urban and local environments.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
512 ft
Total Descent
170 ft
Highest Point
387 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
379 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and Mid-County 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.
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 10 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: St Davids, Cabrini University, Eastern University, Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Wayne, PA, road signs point toward Villanova, Cabrini University, Eastern University and Valley Forge Military Academy & College.
Villanova
Cabrini University
Eastern University
Valley Forge Military Academy & College
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Lancaster Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 16th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Wayne, PA.
Start on South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto North 16th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676; US 30
Merge onto I 76; US 30
Take the exit
Merge onto I 476
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 30
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Wayne on Saturday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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