Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Thursday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Avondale, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Avondale, PA
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Avondale, PA covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Penn Square, North Broad Street, I 676 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 45.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Penn Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Philadelphia, PA to Avondale, PA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Avondale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Penn Square | — | — |
| North Broad Street | — | — |
| I 676 East | — | — |
| Vine Street Expressway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Delaware Expressway | — | — |
| Wilmington Expressway | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Penn Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Avondale, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Penn Square
3
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Broad Street
4
Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 676 East, US 30 East
5
Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
8
Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Delaware Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Delaware Expressway
11
Continue on Wilmington Expressway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Wilmington, West Chester
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 202: Wilmington, West Chester
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester
14
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
15
Take the exit slight right toward DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park
17
Turn left onto Powder Mill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Powder Mill Road
18
Turn right onto Barley Mill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Barley Mill Road
19
Continue on Centre Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Road
20
Turn right onto Lancaster Pike
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Lancaster Pike
21
Continue on Gap Newport Pike
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Gap Newport Pike
22
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
23
Turn left onto West State Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
West State Street
24
Turn left
253 ft
·
19 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avondale, PA
The final approach into Avondale, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Avondale, PA
Morning in Avondale on Thursday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Chester, PA
23 mi in
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
4 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 9m 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 Avondale, PA covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Penn Square, North Broad Street, I 676 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.59 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 drive from Philadelphia, PA to Avondale, PA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Avondale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Avondale, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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