How far is Philadelphia, PA from Dresher, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Dresher, PA is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Dresher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Dresher.
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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
1071 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Race Street
1479 ft · 41 sec · Race Street
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North 11th Street
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Turn right onto West Silver Street
120 m · 22 sec · West Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 152: Easton Road, Glenside
1438 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto South Easton Road
1765 ft · 43 sec · South Easton Road
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Turn left onto Limekiln Pike
1.1 mi · 3 min · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
148 m · 14 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Limekiln Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fitzwatertown Road
109 m · 12 sec · Fitzwatertown Road
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Turn left onto Jenkintown Road
60 m · 4 sec · Jenkintown Road
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Limekiln Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Susquehanna Road
970 ft · 19 sec · Susquehanna Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Susquehanna Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Dresher.
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
Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.66 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 Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Dresher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Dresher?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Philadelphia and 7.1 miles from Dresher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Dresher.
Stop Ideas Near Tioga
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 Tioga.
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Dresher. Straight-line distance: 13.03 mi (20.97 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 Dresher
Situated in southeastern Pennsylvania within Montgomery County, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 203 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1409400, -75.1668400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresher (-75.16684, 40.14094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $4.39 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
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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