How far is Philadelphia, PA from Lawrence Park, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Lawrence Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Lawrence Park.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 West, US 30 West: Philadelphia Zoo, East Fairmount Park, Girard Avenue
1475 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto West Girard Avenue
1703 ft · 58 sec · West Girard Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Girard Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · West Girard Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
3149 ft · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn slight right
69 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Haverford Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Haverford Avenue
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Turn left onto City Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · City Avenue
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Continue on East Township Line Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Township Line Road
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
2929 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn left onto Sussex Boulevard
108 m · 13 sec · Sussex Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hastings Boulevard
533 ft · 29 sec · Hastings Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cornwall Drive
947 ft · 46 sec · Cornwall Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Central Boulevard
65 m · 9 sec · North Central Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Central Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Lawrence Park.
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.
West Chester Pike
Turn right onto West Chester Pike
2.36 mi · 00h 05m
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 Lawrence Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Lawrence Park?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 6.1 miles from Philadelphia and 6.1 miles from Lawrence Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence Park.
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 Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.23 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 Lawrence Park
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,724 |
| Coordinates | 39.9681700, -75.3413000 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence Park (-75.3413, 39.96817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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