Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tinicum, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Tinicum, PA
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Trip Overview
Philadelphia to Tinicum is 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m via Fort Washington Expressway and other roads, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to itself. You'll find yourself navigating mostly surface roads after a brief stint on the highway, making it a straightforward drive. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it within a single day, offering a relaxed pace for your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Lower State Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Easton Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Doylestown Bypass | 3 mi | 4m |
| North 11th Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Dark Hollow Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Tinicum, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower State Road
20
Turn right onto US 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202 Parkway
21
Continue on US 202
390 ft
·
8 sec
·
Doylestown Bypass
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Easton
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto PA 611
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Doylestown Bypass
24
Continue on PA 611
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Easton Road
25
Turn right onto PA 413
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Easton Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 413
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Easton Road
27
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
29
Turn straight onto Smithtown Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smithtown Road
30
Arrive at destination
Smithtown Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.4 — 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.
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
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.
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward PA 611 North: Easton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 611 North: Easton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Tinicum, PA
Morning in Tinicum on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
21 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
1h 11m 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?
About 25% of this drive is on highways like the Fort Washington Expressway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.6 miles on this expressway before transitioning to surface roads. The profile is mostly surface roads, meaning you should anticipate more frequent intersections and potentially varying speed limits as you get closer to your destination. Be prepared for urban merging and denser traffic patterns.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 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
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
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
587 ft
45 ft
Total Climb
746 ft
Total Descent
408 ft
Highest Point
587 ft
~35.5 mi in
Elevation Range
543 ft
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 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 Tinicum, 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 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Tinicum, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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