Origin
Collingdale, PA
Late night in Collingdale on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collingdale, 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
20m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collingdale, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Collingdale to Philadelphia, you are looking at a straightforward 13.9-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including South Macdade Boulevard, West Cobbs Creek Parkway, and South 65th Street. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or quick excursion. It is a practical choice for those who prefer to avoid long-distance highway travel and stay on surface streets.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Macdade Boulevard | 1.5 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 |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Kingsessing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 65th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Macdade Boulevard
— 1.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collingdale, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Macdade Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on US 13
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Macdade Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
257 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
5
Continue on South 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 65th Street
6
Turn left onto Chester Avenue
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chester Avenue
7
Turn right onto South 65th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 65th Street
8
Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsessing Avenue
9
Turn right onto South 58th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 58th Street
10
Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenway Avenue
11
Continue on South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 48th Street
12
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
13
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Avenue
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
15
Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 16th Street
16
Turn right onto PA 3
463 ft
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
17
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South 65th Street
Turn right onto South 65th Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
PA 3 / Market Street
Turn right onto PA 3 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
PA 611 / South 15th Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / South 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
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
Late night in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
12:24 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
26 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
20m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment of the trip is 0 miles on South Macdade Boulevard. Because you are navigating entirely on local roads, you should remain alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is defined by its urban, stop-and-go nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various boulevards and streets leading into the city. It is a functional, technical drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.5 mi on South Macdade Boulevard.
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 2.3 miles in near West Cobbs Creek Parkway.
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 8.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (PA 3 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 1.5 miles on South Macdade Boulevard. 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 2.3 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (PA 3 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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