How far is Philadelphia, PA from Lafayette Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Lafayette Hill, PA is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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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 Lafayette Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Lafayette 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
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue, Green Lane
622 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Green Lane
670 ft · 19 sec · Green Lane
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Turn left onto Main Street
1159 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Leverington Avenue
114 m · 21 sec · Leverington Avenue
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Turn left onto Umbria Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Umbria Street
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Domino Lane
1 km · 2 min · Domino Lane
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Turn left onto Ridge Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Ridge Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Pike
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Turn right onto Crescent Avenue
1231 ft · 48 sec · Crescent Avenue
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Turn left onto Germantown Pike
1804 ft · 45 sec · Germantown Pike
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Turn right onto Arbour Boulevard
1338 ft · 1 min · Arbour Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arbour Circle
11 m · 2 sec · Arbour Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arbour Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Lafayette 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.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
5.94 mi · 00h 09m
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 Sunny near Lafayette Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Lafayette Hill?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 6.9 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Lafayette Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 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 Sunny near Lafayette Hill.
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 Lafayette Hill. Straight-line distance: 10.78 mi (17.35 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 Lafayette Hill
Situated in Montgomery County within the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 276 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0924500, -75.2533000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette Hill (-75.2533, 40.09245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $4.46 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
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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