Origin
Lower Gwynedd, PA
Evening in Lower Gwynedd on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lower Gwynedd, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Gwynedd, PA
Jack Pace
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lower Gwynedd, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Washington Expressway, Ogontz Avenue, North 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Fort Washington Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North 12th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Norristown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Germantown Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Belfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Gwynedd, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on this road
143 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Penllyn Pike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Penllyn Pike
3
Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Turn sharp right onto Norristown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norristown Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PA 309 South
6
Merge onto PA 309
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
7
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
8
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
9
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
12
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
14
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Germantown Avenue
15
Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Lehigh Avenue
16
Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North 12th Street
17
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Callowhill Street
18
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Broad Street
19
Turn slight right onto PA 611
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the left 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.7 — 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
|
Penllyn Pike
Turn right onto Penllyn Pike
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Bethlehem Pike
Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Norristown Road
Turn sharp right onto Norristown Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
PA 611 / North 15th Street
Turn left onto PA 611 / North 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.43 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
2 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
35m 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?
19.7 mi in 35m — 40% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Fort Washington Expressway.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Fort Washington Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Penllyn Pike.
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 13 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Penllyn Pike): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Norristown Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 35m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Fort Washington 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: near the start (Penllyn Pike): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Norristown Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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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