Origin
Woodbourne, PA
Morning in Woodbourne on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbourne, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbourne, PA
Jay Brand
Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 25.7 miles from Woodbourne to Philadelphia, you can expect a quick journey lasting approximately 39 minutes. This trip is perfect for a simple day excursion, as it requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is a highly economical route within the Northeast region. Since you are staying entirely within Pennsylvania, the transition is seamless and straightforward. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this distance is manageable for any driver looking for a direct route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 20.6 mi | 28m |
| Woodbourne Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Butternut Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 20.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbourne, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
1
Start on Butternut Lane
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Butternut Lane
2
Turn left onto Woodbourne Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbourne Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 1 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 1 Business; PA 413
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Lincoln Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 295 West: Central Philadelphia
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 295
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Vine Street Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on North 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight left onto PA 611
379 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
13
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Penn Square
14
Arrive at destination
South Penn Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woodbourne Road
Turn left onto Woodbourne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 West: Central Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 295 West: Central Philadelphia
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
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 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
23.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadel...
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelph...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
29% chance
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
30 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
38m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate local roads for the entire 25.7-mile duration, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains steady but demands constant engagement with your surroundings. The character of the road is defined by its local nature, making it feel less like a transit corridor and more like a connected path through the region. Prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed interstate cruising.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Woodbourne 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 Woodbourne Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Woodbourne Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: 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.
On the drive from Woodbourne, PA to Philadelphia, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
Independence Hall
23.2 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 38m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Delaware Expressway. 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 Philadelphia, 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 (Woodbourne Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: 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 Philadelphia, 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.
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