Origin
Darby, PA
Late night in Darby on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darby, 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
18m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Darby, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 7.2-mile journey from Darby, PA to Philadelphia, PA takes approximately 18 minutes and is ideal for a single-day trip. You'll navigate through local streets, with Grays Ferry Avenue, North Macdade Boulevard, and South 16th Street being key parts of your route. Given the minimal distance and duration, there's no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a very budget-friendly $1. This drive keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward local commute experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Ferry Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Macdade Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grays Ferry Avenue
— 1.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darby, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Macdade Boulevard
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / North Macdade Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 / North Macdade Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South 65th Street
Turn right onto South 65th Street
Navigation decision point
6
7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
PA 3 / Market Street
Turn right onto PA 3 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
$1.19 one way
$2.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
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
12:20 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
38 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
18m 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 on this route, with a 100% highway share indicating you'll be on main roads rather than interstates. The longest stretch without a turn is 1.3 miles along Grays Ferry Avenue. The road's personality is defined by its frequent intersections and local traffic, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The drive progresses through various urban and suburban settings as you make your way into Philadelphia.
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: 1.3 mi on Grays Ferry Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.3 miles in near US 13 / North Macdade Boulevard.
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 13 decision points packed into just 7.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 13 / North Macdade Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 1.3 miles on Grays Ferry Avenue. 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 0.3 miles (US 13 / North Macdade Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 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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