Origin
Willow Grove, PA
Evening in Willow Grove on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willow Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Drive Time
32m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willow Grove, PA
Colwyn Davis
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Willow Grove to Philadelphia, you are looking at a 29.7-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes. This trek stays entirely within Pennsylvania and remains within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel is more than enough for this quick commute. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it serves as a practical option for those who prefer to avoid high-speed traffic. Given the short duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
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
7.7 miles from Willow Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Easton Road, West Moreland Road, and Old York Road to reach your destination. Since the entire distance is covered on local roads, you will experience a constant flow of turns and intersections rather than long, monotonous stretches of pavement. This character makes the drive feel more like an urban navigation experience than a traditional road trip. Stay alert behind the wheel, as the technical nature of these local roads requires your full attention compared to a standard highway drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old York Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 0.2 miles in near PA 63 / West Moreland Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 15.3 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 0.2 miles (PA 63 / West Moreland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (PA 611 / Old York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Ogontz Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Turn left onto PA 63 / West Moreland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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PA 611 / Old York Road
Turn right onto PA 611 / Old York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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Ogontz Avenue
Turn left onto Ogontz Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
15.1 mi into trip
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~32m in
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PA 611 / North 15th Street
Turn left onto PA 611 / North 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
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South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old York Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Washington Lane | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North 12th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Germantown Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Belfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Moreland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old York Road
— 4.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
2 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto PA 611
201 ft
·
17 sec
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Easton Road
3
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
4
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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West Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto PA 611
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Old York Road
Use the none lane.
6
Turn straight onto Washington Lane
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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Washington Lane
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto Ogontz Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
9
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
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Rising Sun Avenue
11
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Germantown Avenue
12
Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West Lehigh Avenue
13
Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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North 12th Street
14
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Callowhill Street
15
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the none lane.
16
Turn slight right onto PA 611
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
19
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
Use the none lane.
20
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 45-minute drive with no necessary stops, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. However, because you are navigating local roads like Old York Road and Easton Road, traffic patterns can vary significantly throughout the day. Plan to account for the frequent turns and urban congestion typical of this area, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to provide a break from stop-and-go driving. Keeping your vehicle fueled is simple with a modest $5 estimate, but try to fill up before you enter the more dense city corridors of Philadelphia. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor local traffic apps closely, as the lack of highway travel means you cannot easily bypass localized road construction or busy intersections.
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 7.7 miles from Willow Grove, PA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 15.3 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.7 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Willow Grove, 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 Willow Grove, PA
This is one driving day of about 15.3 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Willow Grove, 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 Old York Road for about 4.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.7 mi from Willow Grove, PA · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Willow Grove, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Philadelphia, PA
The final approach into Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, 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
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Philadelphia, PA
Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
18 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
32m 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 Willow Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old York Road, Ogontz Avenue, Washington Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Willow Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 14 significant decision points across 15.3 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 0.2 miles (PA 63 / West Moreland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (PA 611 / Old York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Ogontz Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Willow Grove, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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