How far is Colwyn, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Colwyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colwyn and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colwyn and Philadelphia.
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Start on Pine Street
28 m · 6 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1777 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1938 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway
2435 ft · 1 min · South Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Chester Avenue
2829 ft · 2 min · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto South 65th Street
542 ft · 22 sec · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Kingsessing Avenue
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Turn right onto South 58th Street
580 ft · 23 sec · South 58th Street
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Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenway Avenue
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Continue on South 48th Street
744 ft · 23 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grays Ferry Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
80 m · 4 sec · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
141 m · 20 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto South 15th Street
26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colwyn and Philadelphia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Grays Ferry Avenue
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.29 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Colwyn and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colwyn to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yeadon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Colwyn and 6.5 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colwyn and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Yeadon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yeadon.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colwyn and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.87 km).
#1 Colwyn
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,551 |
| Coordinates | 39.9123400, -75.2537900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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