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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Doylestown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

29.6 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Doylestown, PA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to head north from Philadelphia to Doylestown, you are in for a quick 29.6-mile trip that typically takes about 55 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate through the heart of the Northeast region, utilizing local arteries like East Penn Square, North Broad Street, and Race Street to exit the city. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Pennsylvania destinations. Since this route is entirely local, it offers a direct connection without the need for complex highway navigation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fort Washington Expressway 9.6 mi 13m
Lower State Road 8 mi 16m
Ogontz Avenue 3.7 mi 6m
North 11th Street 2.7 mi 5m
Old York Road 1.3 mi 3m
Limekiln Pike 0.9 mi 1m
Belfield Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Germantown Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Fort Washington Expressway — 9.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Doylestown, 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

Turn right onto PA 611

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right onto Race Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Race Street
5

Turn left onto North 11th Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · North 11th Street
6

Turn right onto West Silver Street

394 ft · 22 sec · West Silver Street
7

At end of road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Germantown Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto Old York Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
10

Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Ogontz Avenue
11

Continue on PA 309

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on PA 309

9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on PA 309

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Bethlehem Pike
14

Take the exit

462 ft · 12 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on this road

242 ft · 8 sec · this road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Lower State Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Lower State Road
17

At end of road, turn left onto PA 152

0.5 mi · 1 min · Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on Lower State Road

3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road
19

At end of road, turn right onto Lower State Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Lower State Road
20

Continue on West Court Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Court Street
21

Turn right onto South Clinton Street

449 ft · 12 sec · South Clinton Street
22

Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Oakland Avenue
23

Turn left onto South Pine Street

320 ft · 16 sec · South Pine Street
24

Turn left onto East State Street

389 ft · 7 sec · East State Street
25

Arrive at destination

East State Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.9 — 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.
6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 611 / North Broad Street

Turn right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | Race Street

Turn right onto Race Street

Navigation decision point

6
20 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.9 mi into trip | ~41m in | PA 152 / Limekiln Pike

At end of road, turn left onto PA 152 / Limekiln Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.91 one way

$9.81 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.37 $10.75
premium $4.93 $5.74 $11.48
diesel $5.61 $6.54 $13.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18
EV Truck/SUV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Night in Philadelphia on Saturday

Local time

10:52 PM

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

Destination

Doylestown, PA

Night in Doylestown on Saturday

Local time

10:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

24 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

55m 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 that demands your full attention as you transition out of Philadelphia. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate stretches; instead, you will be navigating city streets and local roads for the duration of the 55-minute trip. The route maintains a consistent, stop-and-go pace rather than providing long, uninterrupted segments of travel. You should be prepared for frequent turns as you weave your way through the Northeast corridor. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.

33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 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 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 16 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Race Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Doylestown, PA

Full guide →

Doylestown is a town in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring community of Buckingham.

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 55m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). 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 9.6 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 Doylestown, 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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Race Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Doylestown, 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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