Origin
Frazer, PA
Morning in Frazer on Sunday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frazer, 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
43m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frazer, PA
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from Frazer to Philadelphia, this 28.5-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to reach your destination in about 42 minutes, making it a quick transit between these two Pennsylvania locations within the Northeast. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs. This route serves as a practical connection for those looking to move efficiently between the suburban feel of Frazer and the urban core of Philadelphia.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 16.4 mi | 23m |
| US 202 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sproul Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Morehall Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Matthews Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 16.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frazer, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Rosemont Avenue
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rosemont Avenue
2
Turn right onto PA 352
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sproul Road
3
Turn right onto US 30
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
4
Turn left onto PA 29
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Morehall Road
5
Turn right onto Matthews Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Matthews Road
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
7
Merge onto US 202
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
10
Merge onto I 76
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
16
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
17
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Driv...
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...
6
27.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Central Philadelphia
9
28 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
9:14 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 on this journey. Because the route features zero highway miles, you will be navigating local roads for the entire duration of the trip. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will stay engaged with the road as you transition through the local landscape. You won't find yourself settling into a cruise-control rhythm here; instead, anticipate a more active, hands-on driving experience. It is a concise, non-highway transit that relies on maneuvering through local thoroughfares to reach your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 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 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.1 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
- • Liberty Bell — bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that serves as a symbol of American inde...
- • Philadelphia Museum of Art — art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on Schuylkill 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 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.1 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): 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 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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