Origin
Boothwyn, PA
Late night in Boothwyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boothwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boothwyn, PA
Haneul Trac
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Boothwyn to Philadelphia, you are looking at a quick, 20.3-mile trip that typically takes about 34 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel, making this an incredibly cost-effective route within the Northeast. Since both points are located in Pennsylvania, you will remain within the same state throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical link between the suburbs and the heart of the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Penrose Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 26th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chichester Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boothwyn, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on this road
228 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
176 ft
·
9 sec
·
3rd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
4
Turn right onto Chichester Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chichester Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Valley Forge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 291
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Penrose Avenue
12
Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 26th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 345
Toward 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto PA 3
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
16
Turn right onto PA 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the right 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
20
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
9
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Valley Forge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Valley Forge
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward 30th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 345
Toward 30th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Late night in Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 15 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:26PM EDT until April 14 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
40 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
34m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 65% of your travel time will be spent on major expressways. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Delaware Expressway, the Schuylkill Expressway, and Penrose Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 10.9-mile segment on the Delaware Expressway, which allows for consistent movement. This route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, prioritizing speed as you transition from Boothwyn into the urban environment. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition from suburban surroundings to city infrastructure as you switch between these primary road systems.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Boothwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.
Valley Forge
11.9 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Arriving in Philadelphia, PA
Full guide →“City of Brotherly Love” · Founded 1682
Top landmarks
- • Independence Hall — historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- • Liberty Bell — bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that serves as a symbol of American inde...
- • Philadelphia Museum of Art — art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Philadelphia, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Philadelphia, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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