Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Sharon Hill, PA
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Traveling from Philadelphia to Sharon Hill is a quick 9.9-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes. Since this route stays entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip or a quick commute. You won’t need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistics for a drive of this length. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly trip. Because there are no required stops along the way, you can easily complete the drive in one go, making it a straightforward option for your itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penrose Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| South 21st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North 15th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South 84th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hook Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sharon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Island Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Sharon Hill, PA.
Start on South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 611
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Turn left onto South 21st Street
Turn left onto Oregon Avenue
Turn right onto South 20th Street
Enter roundabout onto PA 291
Continue on PA 291
Continue on PA 291
Continue on PA 291
Turn right onto Island Avenue
Turn left onto PA 291
Turn right onto South 84th Street
Continue on Hook Road
Turn right onto Sharon Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 611 / North 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South 21st Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto PA 291 / West Moyamensing Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Late night in Sharon Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of the city. The route relies on surface streets like East Penn Square, John F, and North 15th Street rather than high-speed interstates. In fact, highway usage for this trip is 0%, meaning you will be dealing with city traffic patterns throughout the entire 9.9-mile distance. Because the longest stretch of road is essentially 0 miles on East Penn Square, you should be prepared for constant maneuvering and frequent turns. It is a practical, urban-focused drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.3 miles (PA 611 / North 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Delaware County is in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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.
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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