Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Willistown, PA
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Philadelphia, PA to Willistown, PA is 20.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via West Chester Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. It's a straightforward local drive, mostly on well-traveled roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief escape. You won't encounter major highways, so expect a more grounded, neighborhood-level transit experience. Plan for a leisurely pace as this journey is designed for easy navigation rather than speed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester Pike | 10.8 mi | 20m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| West Girard Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Township Line Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Haverford Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| City Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Willistown, PA.
Start on South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto North 16th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676; US 30
Merge onto I 76; US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Turn left onto US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
Continue on US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Haverford Avenue
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto PA 3
Turn left onto PA 926
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.4 — 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
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
Merge onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 / West Girard Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Willistown on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only about 10% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets and avenues, including West Chester Pike and Lansdowne Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 10.8 miles on West Chester Pike. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights as you move through residential and commercial areas. The character of the drive is less about open road and more about connecting different points within a connected suburban landscape.
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.
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 12 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
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 1 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Willistown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmount Park along the way.
Fairmount Park
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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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