How far is East Lansdowne, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from East Lansdowne, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Lansdowne and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Lansdowne and Philadelphia.
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Start on Emerson Avenue
910 ft · 40 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto Long Lane
603 ft · 21 sec · Long Lane
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Continue on Oak Avenue
981 ft · 27 sec · Oak Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Church Lane
118 m · 22 sec · North Church Lane
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway
1016 ft · 31 sec · South Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Continue on South 58th Street
1165 ft · 41 sec · South 58th Street
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Turn left onto Whitby Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Whitby Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto South 45th Street
629 ft · 23 sec · South 45th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1871 ft · 51 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
1802 ft · 57 sec · South University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West
2754 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3216 ft · 55 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street
911 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, 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 East Lansdowne 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.
Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
0.91 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Lansdowne and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Lansdowne to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Millbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from East Lansdowne and 3 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Lansdowne and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Millbourne
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 Millbourne.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Lansdowne and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 5.18 mi (8.34 km).
#1 East Lansdowne
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,668 |
| Coordinates | 39.9456700, -75.2612900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
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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