Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Clifton Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
9.6 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Clifton Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This short 9.6-mile journey from Philadelphia to Clifton Heights, PA, is easily manageable in about 23 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip. As you'll be staying within Pennsylvania, expect a familiar driving experience. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is economical. It's designed as a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared to navigate local streets. This route is best suited for those looking for a straightforward, local transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Grays Ferry Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North 15th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Greenway Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Kingsessing Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chester Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Springfield Road
— 1.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Clifton Heights, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Penn Square
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
280 ft
·
4 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 15th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
6
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 48th Street
9
Continue on Greenway Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenway Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto South 58th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 58th Street
11
Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsessing Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Cemetery Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cemetery Avenue
13
Continue on Chester Avenue
376 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chester Avenue
14
Turn right onto South 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 65th Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Chester Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Chester Avenue
16
Turn right onto Church Lane
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Church Lane
17
Turn sharp left onto US 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Springfield Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Springfield Road
19
Turn right
168 ft
·
12 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / East Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South 58th Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 58th Street
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Chester Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Chester Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Church Lane
Turn right onto Church Lane
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 13 / Macdade Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto US 13 / Macdade Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
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
Clifton Heights, PA
Morning in Clifton Heights on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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' for this entire 9.6-mile stretch, with a highway share of 0%. You won't encounter any high-speed interstate cruising here. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 1.9 miles along Springfield Road. The drive progresses through local streets, requiring your attention to navigate numerous turns. This means you'll be experiencing a more intimate, neighborhood-level journey rather than open highway travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on Springfield Road.
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 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
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 9.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (South 58th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Chester Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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 23m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 1.9 miles on Springfield Road. 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 Clifton Heights, 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (South 58th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Chester Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Clifton Heights, 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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