Origin
Chalfont, PA
Morning in Chalfont on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chalfont, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chalfont, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Chalfont to Philadelphia covers a straightforward 37.3-mile distance within the Northeast region. You can expect the journey to take approximately 53 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of just $6, this commute is highly economical for travelers moving between Bucks County and the city. Because you will be navigating local roads for the entire 37.3-mile stretch, the trip offers a direct connection rather than a long-haul interstate experience. It is a practical, no-fuss route that allows you to reach your destination in under an hour without needing a complex itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 9 mi | 12m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| North 12th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Butler Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Doylestown Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Old York Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalfont, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Park Avenue
153 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 152
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 152; US 202 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Butler Avenue
4
Continue on US 202 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Doylestown Road
5
Turn left onto PA 309; US 202 Business
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the slight left lane.
6
Continue on PA 309
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
7
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
8
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
9
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
12
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
14
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Germantown Avenue
15
Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Lehigh Avenue
16
Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North 12th Street
17
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Callowhill Street
18
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Broad Street
19
Turn slight right onto PA 611
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
22
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
23
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 152 / North Main Street
Turn left onto PA 152 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 152; US 202 Business / West Butler Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto PA 152; US 202 Business / West Butler Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 309; US 202 Business / Bethlehem Pike
Turn left onto PA 309; US 202 Business / Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
PA 611 / North 15th Street
Turn left onto PA 611 / North 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:17PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:16PM EDT until April 14 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
20 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
48m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you transition from the suburban outskirts of Chalfont into the dense urban environment of Philadelphia. Since the highway share is 0%, you will stay off major interstates and navigate through community roads for the duration of the 53-minute trip. This lack of highway driving means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. Without any defined long stretches, the road requires your full attention as you wind through the local infrastructure. Prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience that lacks the monotony of a typical highway slog.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Fort Washington Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 152 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 152 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 152; US 202 Business / West Butler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (PA 309; US 202 Business / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
480 ft
45 ft
Total Climb
334 ft
Total Descent
572 ft
Highest Point
480 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
435 ft
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 48m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Fort Washington 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: near the start (PA 152 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 152; US 202 Business / West Butler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (PA 309; US 202 Business / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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