Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Warrington, PA
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If you are planning a trip from Philadelphia to Warrington, you are looking at a manageable 26.2-mile journey that typically takes about 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate a mix of regional roads, including Easton Road, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Fort Washington Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a budget-friendly way to move through the Northeast region. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Fort Washington Expressway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North 11th Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Belfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Germantown Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Warrington, PA.
Start on South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
Turn right onto PA 611
Turn right onto Race Street
Turn left onto North 11th Street
Turn right onto West Silver Street
At end of road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue
Turn slight right onto Old York Road
Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
Continue on PA 309
Continue on PA 309
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PA 611
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.2 — 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
Keep slight right at fork toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Warrington on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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.
This drive offers a mixed experience, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 31% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a blend of quick stretches and more focused, slower-paced driving. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.9 miles while traveling along Easton Road. As you transition between the expressway and local roads, the pace of the trip shifts noticeably. Expect a functional drive that moves you efficiently between the urban environment of Philadelphia and your destination in Warrington.
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.
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 16 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Philadelphia, PA and Warrington, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington, Jenkintown, Willow Grove, Horsham and Biddle Air National Guard Base.
Patp
Fort Washington
Jenkintown
Willow Grove
Horsham
Biddle Air National Guard Base
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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