How far is Fort Washington, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Fort Washington, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washington and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Philadelphia.
-
1
Start on Washington Lane
9 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane
-
2
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · Spring Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
1737 ft · 55 sec · Fort Washington Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2777 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward PATP, PA 309
43 m · 3 sec
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia
1611 ft · 39 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
-
8
Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
-
9
Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
-
10
Continue on Limekiln Pike
1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike
-
11
Continue on Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
-
12
Continue on Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
-
13
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
-
14
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue
-
15
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue
832 ft · 24 sec · West Lehigh Avenue
-
17
Turn left onto North 12th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North 12th Street
-
18
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
1041 ft · 22 sec · Callowhill Street
-
19
Turn left onto North Broad Street
2453 ft · 60 sec · North Broad Street
-
20
Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15 m · 1 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
-
21
Turn left onto North 15th Street
602 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street
-
22
Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
-
23
Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington 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.
Ogontz Avenue
Continue on Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 00h 07m
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 Cloudy leaving Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Wyndmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Fort Washington and 17.2 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Washington and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndmoor
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 Wyndmoor.
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 13.31 mi (21.42 km).
#1 Fort Washington
Situated in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies northwest of Philadelphia at an approximate elevation of 233 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1417800, -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 06, 2026