How far is Lafayette Hill, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Lafayette Hill, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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.
Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette Hill and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette Hill and Philadelphia.
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Start on Arbour Circle
11 m · 7 sec · Arbour Circle
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Turn left onto Arbour Boulevard
1338 ft · 1 min · Arbour Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Germantown Pike
1804 ft · 47 sec · East Germantown Pike
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Turn right onto Crescent Avenue
1231 ft · 49 sec · Crescent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Pike
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Ridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Ridge Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Domino Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Domino Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Umbria Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Umbria Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leverington Avenue
114 m · 18 sec · Leverington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1159 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Green Lane
670 ft · 13 sec · Green Lane
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Continue on Belmont Avenue
57 m · 12 sec · Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 East
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 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 Lafayette Hill 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.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
6.12 mi · 00h 09m
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 Lafayette Hill 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 Lafayette Hill to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Narberth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Lafayette Hill and 6.7 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette Hill and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Narberth
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 Narberth.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette Hill and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 10.78 mi (17.35 km).
#1 Lafayette Hill
Situated in Montgomery County within the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 276 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0924500, -75.2533000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.46 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.36 | $4.73 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
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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