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
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Woodside, PA
Haneul Trac
This 28.4-mile drive from Philadelphia to Woodside, Pennsylvania, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 41 minutes. With 85% of the route on highways, it's a straightforward journey primarily using the Delaware Expressway, Oxford Valley Road, and Heacock Road. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option for a short hop within the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 23.2 mi | 31m |
| Oxford Valley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Heacock Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stony Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Woodside, PA.
Start on South Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
Turn right onto PA 611
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676; US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Oxford Valley Road
Continue on Heacock Road
Turn left onto Stony Hill Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.8 — 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 right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Oxford Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Woodside on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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.
You'll find this drive to be predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles on the Delaware Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the route transitions to Oxford Valley Road and Heacock Road, which may offer a slight change in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. It's a practical route designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Oxford Valley Road. 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 14 decision points packed into just 28.4 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 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.4 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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