Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Afternoon in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Upper Providence, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
16.7 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
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Upper Providence, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Philadelphia, PA to Upper Providence, PA is 16.7 miles and takes about 36 minutes via State Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a simple hop between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, rather than a high-speed highway journey. It's a manageable route perfect for a quick errand or a brief escape, easily completed within a single day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Providence Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Media Bypass | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Girard Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South State Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road
— 4.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Upper Providence, 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
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto North 16th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North 16th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76; US 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
8
Take the exit onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 30
Exit 342
Toward US 13 West, US 30 West: Philadelphia Zoo, East Fairmount Park, Girard Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Girard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
12
Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
13
Continue on North State Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North State Road
14
Continue on South State Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road
15
Continue on State Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road
16
Continue on US 1
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Media Bypass
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward PA 252: Media, Newtown Square
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto PA 252
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on North Providence Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto West Bishop Hollow Road
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bishop Hollow Road
22
Arrive at destination
West Bishop Hollow Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.2 — 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
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Ai...
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 13 West, US 30 West: Philadelphia Zoo, East Fairmount Park, Girard Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward US 13 West, US 30 West: Philadelphia Zoo...
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 30 / West Girard Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 / West Girard Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward PA 252: Media, Newtown Square
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 252: Media, Newtown Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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.
Destination
Upper Providence, PA
Afternoon in Upper Providence on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
36m 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?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only 13% of the route on highways. You'll navigate primarily using State Road, Lansdowne Avenue, and North Providence Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on State Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. The character of the road shifts as you move through different neighborhoods and local areas, demanding your attention throughout the 36-minute journey.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on State Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Upper Providence, PA, road signs point toward Fairmount Park and Newtown Square.
Fairmount Park
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 30
Newtown Square
14.2 mi in
|
~30m
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 36m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 4.1 miles on State 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 Upper Providence, 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Upper Providence, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Upper Providence, PA
More trips to Upper Providence, PA
Explore more options from Philadelphia, PA or browse trips ending in Upper Providence, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.