Origin
Lawrence Park, PA
Late night in Lawrence Park on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence Park, 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
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
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.
Lawrence Park, PA
Abdel Achkouk
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
This quick 11.9-mile drive from Lawrence Park to Philadelphia, PA, is easily manageable in just 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via West Chester Pike and Lansdowne Avenue, with a brief stint on the Schuylkill Expressway contributing to 20% of the journey on highways. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, this route offers a straightforward and budget-friendly option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's an ideal choice for a direct transit or a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester Pike | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Girard Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Township Line Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Haverford Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| City Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Chester Pike
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on North Central Boulevard
213 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Central Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Cornwall Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cornwall Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Hastings Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hastings Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Sussex Boulevard
353 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sussex Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Lawrence Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 3
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Township Line Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
City Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Haverford Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverford Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Girard Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
15
Take the exit onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
16
Merge onto I 76
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
22
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
23
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hastings Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Hastings Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lawrence Road
Turn right onto Lawrence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelp...
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~24m 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...
9
11.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
17 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
26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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" for most of this 11.9-mile trip. While 20% of the route involves highway driving, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads like West Chester Pike and Lansdowne Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on West Chester Pike, meaning you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently. This character suggests a drive that requires your attention to traffic signals and intersections, offering a more engaged driving experience than a simple highway cruise.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on West Chester Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.2 miles in near Hastings Boulevard.
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 18 decision points packed into just 11.9 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 0.2 miles (Hastings Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (Lawrence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.9 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on West 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: at 0.2 miles (Hastings Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (Lawrence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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