How far is Oxford, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Oxford, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.56 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.73 mi
71.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.73 mi
Kilometers
71.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.56 mi
Kilometers
87.8 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T19:11
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ward
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Oxford
25.6 mi
00h 33m
To Philadelphia
29 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    2748 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Limestone Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Limestone Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 26th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street

    911 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
15.2 mi · 28%
East Baltimore Pike
9.08 mi · 17%
Delaware Expressway
8.55 mi · 16%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 15%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.33 mi · 4%
Penrose Avenue
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

15.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 33m from Oxford
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Oxford and 29 miles from Philadelphia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ward and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.

RAIL

Wilmington station

16 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

18 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

18 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

22 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.99 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-75.978824, 39.785389)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.88 $17.75
Premium $4.95 $9.56 $19.12
Diesel $5.98 $11.54 $23.08

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Philadelphia. The current time is 19:11:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.