How far is Philadelphia, PA from Woodside, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Woodside, PA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.37 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.06 mi
38.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.06 mi
Kilometers
38.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.65 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodside
Thu, Oct 15, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-10-15T20:45
Arrive Woodside
Thu, Oct 15, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Philadelphia
14.2 mi
00h 20m
To Woodside
14.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 20 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton

    1885 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1590 ft · 25 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Oxford Valley Road

    760 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Oxford Valley Road

    153 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oxford Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Heacock Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heacock Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stony Hill Road

    1709 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
23.2 mi · 82%
Oxford Valley Road
1.44 mi · 5%
Heacock Road
0.76 mi · 3%
Vine Street Expressway
0.72 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.54 mi · 2%
US 1 North
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 20m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Woodside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Philadelphia and 14.2 miles from Woodside.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Woodside. Straight-line distance: 24.06 mi (38.72 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
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#2 Woodside

Situated within Lower Makefield Township in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies at an approximate elevation of 161 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2217800, -74.8754400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Woodside (-74.87544, 40.22178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.93
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.46 $8.93
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.93 $9.85
Premium $5.31 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $6.55 $6.55 $13.10

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Woodside. The current time is 20:45:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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