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Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Eddington, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

17 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m ★

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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Downtown Eddington, PA, PA

Eddington, PA

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Trip Overview

Philadelphia, PA to Eddington, PA is 17 miles and takes about 25m via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip entirely within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is perfect for a quick commute or a short errand. You'll be sticking to major expressways for the entirety of the journey, making it a straightforward drive with minimal complexity. Plan on this taking less than half an hour, so it’s easy to fit into any schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 13.9 mi 19m
Vine Street Expressway 0.7 mi 1m
Forrest Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Street Road 0.4 mi <1m
North Broad Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Penn Square 0.1 mi <1m
South Penn Square <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 13.9 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
5

Merge onto I 676; US 30

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
8

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · this road
Exit 22
9

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 37 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto PA 132

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto Forrest Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Forrest Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Forrest Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.9 — 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.
6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway

Merge onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 37 Toward PA 132: Street Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.82 one way

$5.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.09 $6.17
premium $4.93 $3.30 $6.59
diesel $5.61 $3.75 $7.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Philadelphia, PA

Morning in Philadelphia on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 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

Destination

Eddington, PA

Morning in Eddington on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

39 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

25m 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 drive is heavily focused on highways, with 86% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the Delaware Expressway and Vine Street Expressway. You'll experience a consistent highway-focused profile for the entire 17 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles, primarily on the Delaware Expressway, meaning you'll be in a high-speed, limited-access environment for most of your travel. Expect a smooth, relatively fast pace without many interruptions from local traffic lights or turns until you reach your destination.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Delaware Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Vine Street Expressway. 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 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 10 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.

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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Philadelphia, PA

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“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 25m. Total distance: 17 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.9 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 Eddington, 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 0.5 miles: 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 Eddington, 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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