How far is Philadelphia, PA from Drexel Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Drexel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Drexel Hill.
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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 · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
85 m · 5 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1632 ft · 45 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 13 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway
687 ft · 20 sec · South Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Marshall Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East Marshall Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Marshall Road
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Turn right onto North Lansdowne Avenue
1623 ft · 46 sec · North Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn left onto Garrett Road
3025 ft · 2 min · Garrett Road
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Turn right
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
72 m · 17 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 Drexel Hill.
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.
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
4.38 mi · 00h 13m
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 Philadelphia and Sunny near Drexel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Drexel Hill?
The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 3.9 miles from Philadelphia and 4 miles from Drexel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Drexel Hill.
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 Philadelphia and Drexel Hill. Straight-line distance: 6.81 mi (10.96 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 Drexel Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 28,043 |
| Coordinates | 39.9470600, -75.2921300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drexel Hill (-75.29213, 39.94706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
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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