Origin
Yardley, PA
Night in Yardley on Friday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yardley, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yardley, PA
Haneul Trac
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.8-mile drive from Yardley, PA, to Philadelphia, PA, is designed for efficiency, taking an estimated 45 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 91% of your time on major expressways, making it an ideal day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, reflecting its short distance. As you travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, this route is best suited for those looking to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, allowing for ample time to explore your destination upon arrival.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 31.8-mile trip, with 91% of the drive on expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway, indicating a consistent, fast-paced journey. You'll navigate using major arteries like the Delaware Expressway and the Vine Street Expressway, suggesting a predominantly urban or suburban driving environment. While this route prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours, its highway-centric nature ensures a predictable and relatively smooth ride.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Vine Street Expressway. 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 North Main Street.
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 8 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 295 West: Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 295 West: Philadelphia
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadel...
7
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
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 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelph...
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 Yardley, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
Independence Hall
29.3 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.1 mi | 38m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Taylorsville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Riverview Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jervue Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 28.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yardley, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Riverview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Riverview Avenue
2
Turn right onto Jervue Drive
300 ft
·
18 sec
·
Jervue Drive
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on Taylorsville Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Taylorsville Road
5
Continue on Taylorsville Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Taylorsville Road
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 295 West: Philadelphia
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 295
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on North 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
14
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
15
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Yardley, PA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Yardley, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Philadelphia, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Philadelphia, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Philadelphia on Friday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
45m 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 Yardley, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 31.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Vine Street Expressway, Taylorsville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Yardley, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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 8 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Yardley, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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