Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 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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Yardley, PA
Haneul Trac
Philadelphia to Yardley is 31.3 miles and takes about 44m via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward trip for those looking to travel a short distance. Given its short length and primarily highway profile, it's an easy day trip or a quick connection between these two points. The estimated fuel cost is minimal, making it an economical choice for a quick excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.2 mi | 38m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Taylorsville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Riverview Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,380 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~140 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 47 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Yardley, 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
Turn right onto Taylorsville Road
Continue on North Main Street
Turn right onto Jervue Drive
Turn left onto Riverview Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.2 — 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
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Delaware Expressway toward I 295 East: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward New Hope
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.81 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Smoke
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 12:10AM EDT until July 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Morning in Yardley on Sunday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Smoke
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 12:10AM EDT until July 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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 is mostly highway, with 92% of the 31.3 miles on expressways. You'll experience a long stretch of 28.2 miles on the Delaware Expressway, which means a consistent cruising pace for most of the trip. Expect a dense exit environment on these main roads before transitioning to surface streets like Taylorsville Road for the final leg into Yardley.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Vine Street Expressway. 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 11 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
193 ft
Total Descent
180 ft
Highest Point
176 ft
~29.1 mi in
Elevation Range
167 ft
“City of Brotherly Love” · Founded 1682
Top landmarks
Founded 1682
Yardley is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. There are many things to do even though it is small and the attractions are a few car rides away. The area is friendly and safe with a lot of historical sites to visit. There is little congestion on the streets and is very quiet. It is known for a good school district and a reputation for welcoming visitors to the community.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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