Origin
Glenolden, PA
Morning in Glenolden on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenolden, 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
22m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenolden, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the suburbs of Glenolden to the heart of Philadelphia, this 17.5-mile trip is an efficient way to make the connection. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route that requires zero overnight stops. Navigating from one part of the Northeast to another, you will find the transition straightforward and uncomplicated. Since the entire trip is local, you have the flexibility to plan your arrival around your specific schedule without worrying about long-distance fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Pike | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Kingsessing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 65th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Pike
— 1.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenolden, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on East Boon Avenue
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Boon Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 13
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 13
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Macdade Boulevard
4
Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
257 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
6
Continue on South 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 65th Street
7
Turn left onto Chester Avenue
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chester Avenue
8
Turn right onto South 65th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 65th Street
9
Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsessing Avenue
10
Turn right onto South 58th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 58th Street
11
Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenway Avenue
12
Continue on South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 48th Street
13
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
14
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
16
Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 16th Street
17
Turn right onto PA 3
463 ft
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
20
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
21
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 13 / Chester Pike
Turn right onto US 13 / Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South 65th Street
Turn right onto South 65th Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
PA 3 / Market Street
Turn right onto PA 3 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
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
Morning in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
6:13 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
22m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate toward the city. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate monotony; instead, you will experience the stop-and-go nature of local roads. The route lacks any long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will be maneuvering through various intersections throughout the 25-minute duration. This path lacks the predictable rhythm of a highway cruise, so stay alert as the road environment shifts. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography from start to finish.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.8 mi on Chester Pike.
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 US 13 / Chester Pike.
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 13 decision points packed into just 9.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.7 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
93 ft
18 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
141 ft
Highest Point
93 ft
Elevation Range
75 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Glenolden, PA
Full guide →Delaware County is in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
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 22m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 1.8 miles on Chester Pike. 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 (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (West Cobbs Creek Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.7 miles (South 65th Street): Navigation decision point.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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