How far is Philadelphia, PA from Oxford, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Oxford, PA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.09 mi
01h 23m
Flight
44.73 mi
71.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.73 mi
Kilometers
71.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.09 mi
Kilometers
82.22 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-18T20:39
Arrive Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ward
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
25.5 mi
00h 41m
To Oxford
25.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Oxford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Oxford.

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    85 m · 5 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2782 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 21st Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    594 ft · 22 sec · Oregon Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 20th Street

    1796 ft · 40 sec · South 20th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Moyamensing Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · West Moyamensing Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Moyamensing Avenue

    87 m · 7 sec · West Moyamensing Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Penrose Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward Philadelphia International Airport

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1660 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Delaware Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 896: New London, Russellville

    1155 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Newark Road

    2038 ft · 44 sec · Newark Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street

    38 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    44 m · 7 sec · North 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Oxford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
12.4 mi · 24%
Baltimore Pike
12.1 mi · 24%
Delaware Expressway
9.3 mi · 18%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 15%
Penrose Avenue
2.43 mi · 5%
South 21st Street
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 41m from Philadelphia
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Oxford?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Philadelphia and 25.6 miles from Oxford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ward and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 10 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.

RAIL

Wilmington station

16 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

18 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

18 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

22 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.99 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Oxford (-75.97883, 39.78539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Oxford. The current time is 20:39:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.