How far is Oakmont, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Oakmont, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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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 Oakmont and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakmont and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
45 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Darby Road
756 ft · 21 sec · Darby Road
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Turn right onto East Eagle Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Eagle Road
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Turn right onto Haverford Road
684 ft · 19 sec · Haverford Road
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Continue on Haverford Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Haverford Road
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Continue on Haverford Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Haverford Avenue
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Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
1.7 mi · 5 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Avenue
3149 ft · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto West Girard Avenue
1419 ft · 42 sec · West Girard Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Girard Avenue
2869 ft · 2 min · West Girard Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Girard Avenue
1221 ft · 44 sec · West Girard Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
1085 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 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 Oakmont 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.
Haverford Road
Continue on Haverford Road
1.84 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakmont 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 Oakmont to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 5 miles from Oakmont and 6.3 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakmont 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 Oakmont and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 8 mi (12.88 km).
#1 Oakmont
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,563 |
| Coordinates | 39.9870600, -75.3079600 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
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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