How far is Rockledge, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Rockledge, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.54 mi
00h 32m
Flight
9.73 mi
15.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.73 mi
Kilometers
15.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.54 mi
Kilometers
21.79 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Mon, Jun 1, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Rockledge
Mon, Jun 1, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockledge
2026-06-01T18:15
Arrive Philadelphia
Mon, Jun 1, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockledge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Rockledge
6.3 mi
00h 16m
To Philadelphia
7.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
52°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Huntingdon Pike

    1201 ft · 42 sec · Huntingdon Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Oxford Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Oxford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Hasbrook Avenue

    1383 ft · 28 sec · Hasbrook Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Soldiers Road

    1293 ft · 37 sec · Old Soldiers Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Martins Mill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Martins Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Martins Mill Road

    1134 ft · 33 sec · Martins Mill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Oxford Avenue

    3106 ft · 2 min · Oxford Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Summerdale Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Summerdale Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Adams Avenue

    1937 ft · 35 sec · Adams Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Castor Avenue

    1560 ft · 28 sec · Castor Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castor Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · Castor Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Castor Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Frankford Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Frankford Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Lehigh Avenue

    2457 ft · 46 sec · East Lehigh Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Aramingo Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Chester

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Delaware Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2476 ft · 1 min · North 15th Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Castor Avenue
1.62 mi · 12%
Frankford Avenue
1.53 mi · 11%
Oxford Avenue
0.95 mi · 7%
Martins Mill Road
0.92 mi · 7%
Vine Street Expressway
0.9 mi · 7%
Central Avenue
0.89 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Frankford Avenue

Turn right onto Frankford Avenue

1.53 mi · 00h 03m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 16m from Rockledge
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockledge and Partly Cloudy near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Rockledge and 7.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rockledge and Partly Cloudy near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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 Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.8 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 4.8 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 4.7 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 4.8 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 Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockledge and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 9.73 mi (15.66 km).

Rockledge

#1 Rockledge

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,526
Coordinates40.0812200, -75.0896200
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 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
Start: (-75.089603, 40.081207)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.95 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $5.98 $2.87 $5.74

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockledge and Philadelphia. The current time is 18:15:45.

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.