Origin
Newtown, PA
Evening in Newtown on Sunday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newtown, 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
44m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newtown, PA
Kelly
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
Newtown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 28.2 miles and takes about 44m via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The drive is mostly on highways, making it a quick connection between these two points. It's a straightforward commute, ideal for a day trip or an easy transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Buck Road | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Woodhaven Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Bustleton Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Byberry Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bustleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Sycamore Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 12 mi, about 16m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,113 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~491 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 44 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on West Washington Avenue
449 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Sycamore Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sycamore Street
3
Continue on PA 532
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Buck Road
4
Continue on Buck Road
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
Buck Road
5
Turn left onto Holland Road
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holland Road
6
Turn straight onto PA 532
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Buck Road
7
Turn right onto PA 532
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridgetown Pike
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on PA 532
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bustleton Pike
9
Continue on PA 532
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bustleton Avenue
10
Turn left onto Byberry Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Byberry Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Evans Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Evans Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Woodhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodhaven Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on North 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
21
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
22
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 532 / Bridgetown Pike
Turn right onto PA 532 / Bridgetown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadel...
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
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 PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelph...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
Evening in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Rain
E 10 to 15 mph
96% chance
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
19 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
44m 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?
This route is 46% highway, with the longest stretch on the Delaware Expressway covering 12 miles. You'll experience mixed highway and surface road driving, so expect transitions between faster speeds and more local traffic. Keep an eye out for dense exits as you approach your destination in Philadelphia.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 6.3 miles in near PA 532 / Bridgetown Pike.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (PA 532 / Bridgetown Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newtown, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
Independence Hall
25.7 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Starting in Newtown, PA
Full guide →Newtown is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by beautiful farmlands, this small town was also the location where the movie Signs was filmed in part. It is a cute town with plenty of places to visit, eat and see.
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 44m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 12 miles on Delaware 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 6.3 miles (PA 532 / Bridgetown Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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