How far is Philadelphia, PA from Avondale, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Avondale, PA is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Avondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Avondale.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
621 ft · 10 sec · Delaware Expressway
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Continue on Wilmington Expressway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Wilmington, West Chester
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1885 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road
760 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Powder Mill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn right onto Barley Mill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Barley Mill Road
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Continue on Centre Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Centre Road
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Turn right onto Lancaster Pike
6.6 mi · 11 min · Lancaster Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
944 ft · 34 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto West State Street
160 m · 20 sec · West State Street
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Turn left
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Avondale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Avondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Avondale?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Boothwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Philadelphia and 22.9 miles from Avondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Avondale.
Stop Ideas Near Boothwyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boothwyn.
Wilmington station
Paoli
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 34.03 mi (54.76 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Avondale
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,394 |
| Coordinates | 39.8234400, -75.7832700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avondale (-75.78327, 39.82344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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