Origin
Lansdowne, PA
Late night in Lansdowne on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansdowne, 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
6.7 mi
11 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 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansdowne, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lansdowne to Philadelphia, you are looking at a quick, 6.8-mile trip that typically takes about 28 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward local connection rather than a long-haul excursion. You will navigate primarily via South Cobbs Creek Parkway, South 58th Street, and Whitby Avenue to reach your destination. Because the total duration is under half an hour, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute that requires no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Baltimore Avenue | 3.2 mi | 10m |
| Market Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Chester Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South University Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Woodland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 45th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Baltimore Avenue
— 3.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdowne, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on East Baltimore Avenue
3.2 mi
·
10 min
·
East Baltimore Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto South 45th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 45th Street
3
Turn left onto Chester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Chester Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Woodland Avenue
5
Continue on US 13
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South University Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 West
8
Merge onto I 76
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 345
Toward 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto PA 3
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
11
Turn right onto PA 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
14
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
15
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Merge onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 3 / Market Street
Turn right onto PA 3 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
PA 611 / South 15th Street
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611 / South 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
3:31 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
27 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
18m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. You will not encounter any highway stretches on this route, as it relies 0% on high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South Cobbs Creek Parkway, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and urban navigation. This is not a route for cruising at high speeds; instead, it is a practical transition through local streets. Focus on your surroundings, as the lack of highway miles means you will be interacting with neighborhood traffic for the entire 28-minute duration.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on East Baltimore 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 4.9 miles in near I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway.
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 11 decision points packed into just 6.7 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 4.9 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (PA 3 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lansdowne, PA
Full guide →Lansdowne is a borough of 10,700 people (2019) in Pennsylvania. It has many lovely, big old houses several historic buildings, and a sycamore tree that has been growing since the 1760s.
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 18m. Total distance: 6.7 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on East Baltimore 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 4.9 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (PA 3 / Market Street): 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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