Origin
Fort Washington, PA
Morning in Fort Washington on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Washington, 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
30m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Washington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Fort Washington to Philadelphia is 15.7 miles and takes about 30m via Ogontz Avenue/Fort Washington Expressway/North 12th Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, connecting two points in close proximity. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, making it easy to navigate and understand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Fort Washington Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| North 12th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Germantown Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Belfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ogontz Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Washington Lane
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Lane
2
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
373 ft
·
18 sec
·
Spring Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fort Washington Avenue
4
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
5
Take the ramp
142 ft
·
3 sec
Toward PATP, PA 309
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto PA 309
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
8
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
9
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
10
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
13
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
15
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Germantown Avenue
16
Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Lehigh Avenue
17
Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North 12th Street
18
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Callowhill Street
19
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Broad Street
20
Turn slight right onto PA 611
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
23
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
24
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.6 — 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
|
Spring Avenue
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fort Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
PA 611 / North 15th Street
Turn left onto PA 611 / North 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
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
6:19 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
3 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
30m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on a long stretch of highway. Only 27% of the drive is on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted segment measuring 3.7 miles on Ogontz Avenue. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts between local streets and expressways. The transition between these road types will be a key part of the drive's character, requiring your attention.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Ogontz Avenue.
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 early in the drive near Spring Avenue.
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 15.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Fort Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Fort Washington, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Ogontz 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: near the start (Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Fort Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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