Origin
Clifton Heights, PA
Morning in Clifton Heights on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton Heights, 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
22m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
This 9.2-mile trip from Clifton Heights, PA to Philadelphia, PA is a quick drive, estimated to take about 22 minutes. With a fuel cost around $2, it's an economical option for getting into the city. The route primarily uses local roads like South Springfield Road, South Macdade Boulevard, and Grays Ferry Avenue, making it a direct, turn-heavy experience. Since it's a short distance and can be completed in under half an hour, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, with no need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Springfield Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Macdade Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Grays Ferry Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South 16th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Greenway Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kingsessing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 65th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Springfield Road
— 1.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Heights, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on this road
168 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Springfield Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Springfield Road
3
Turn left onto US 13
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Macdade Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
257 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
6
Continue on South 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 65th Street
7
Turn left onto Chester Avenue
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chester Avenue
8
Turn right onto South 65th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 65th Street
9
Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsessing Avenue
10
Turn right onto South 58th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 58th Street
11
Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenway Avenue
12
Continue on South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 48th Street
13
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
14
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
16
Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 16th Street
17
Turn right onto PA 3
463 ft
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
20
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
21
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 13 / South Macdade Boulevard
Turn left onto US 13 / South Macdade Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South 65th Street
Turn right onto South 65th Street
Navigation decision point
6
9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
PA 3 / Market Street
Turn right onto PA 3 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 611 / South 15th Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / South 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
9:40 AM
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
27 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a highway share of 1%. The majority of your travel will be on city streets and main local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.9 miles along South Springfield Road. As you progress, the road will likely transition through various urban and suburban landscapes, characteristic of a drive connecting two points within a metropolitan area. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising but rather a more engaged, stop-and-go experience through populated areas.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on South Springfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.9 miles in near US 13 / South Macdade Boulevard.
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 14 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (US 13 / South Macdade Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.7 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point.
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
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- • Philadelphia Museum of Art — art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.9 miles on South Springfield Road. 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 1.9 miles (US 13 / South Macdade Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.7 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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