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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2782 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 21st Street
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Turn left onto Oregon Avenue
594 ft · 22 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn right onto South 20th Street
1796 ft · 40 sec · South 20th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Moyamensing Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · West Moyamensing Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Moyamensing Avenue
87 m · 7 sec · West Moyamensing Avenue
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · Penrose Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward Philadelphia International Airport
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
1660 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
12.4 mi · 17 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 896: New London, Russellville
1155 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Newark Road
2038 ft · 44 sec · Newark Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
38 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
44 m · 7 sec · North 3rd Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.
Wilmington station
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.99 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 Oxford
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 39.7853900, -75.9788300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-75.97883, 39.78539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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