Origin
Fairview, PA
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
26m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Fairview to Philadelphia, you are looking at a quick, 17.6-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes. Because the entire route is comprised of local roads rather than major highways, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this short commute within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Since there are zero scheduled stops along the way, you can easily complete this drive in one go. It is a highly efficient, turn-heavy route that gets you from point A to point B without any interstate congestion to worry about.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Penrose Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 26th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chester Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Essex Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn left onto US 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto I 95
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Valley Forge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 291
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Penrose Avenue
11
Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 26th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 345
Toward 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto PA 3
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
15
Turn right onto PA 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
18
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
19
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South...
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
13 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:31 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
24 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
26m 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 very different experience than a standard highway cruise, as this drive consists of 0% highway travel. You will navigate via Fairview Road, Chester Pike, and South Stewart Avenue, making this a strictly local, turn-heavy excursion. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Fairview Road, you should be prepared for frequent navigation and constant attention to local signage. The road's personality is defined by its urban or suburban feel rather than open-road cruising. Keep your focus sharp, as the lack of highway miles means you will be managing intersections and local traffic patterns for the entire 24-minute duration.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 1.5 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 14 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 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 Fairview, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.
Valley Forge
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 4.1 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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 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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