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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
12 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Huntingdon Pike
1201 ft · 42 sec · Huntingdon Pike
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Continue on Oxford Avenue
1901 ft · 1 min · Oxford Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Hasbrook Avenue
1383 ft · 28 sec · Hasbrook Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Soldiers Road
1293 ft · 37 sec · Old Soldiers Road
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Continue on Martins Mill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Martins Mill Road
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Continue on Martins Mill Road
1134 ft · 33 sec · Martins Mill Road
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Continue on Oxford Avenue
3106 ft · 2 min · Oxford Avenue
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Turn right onto Summerdale Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Summerdale Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Adams Avenue
1937 ft · 35 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Castor Avenue
1560 ft · 28 sec · Castor Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castor Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · Castor Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Castor Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankford Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Frankford Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lehigh Avenue
2457 ft · 46 sec · East Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Aramingo Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Chester
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
2950 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Broad Street, Central Philadelphia
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North 15th Street
2476 ft · 1 min · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Richmond.
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockledge and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 9.73 mi (15.66 km).
#1 Rockledge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.0812200, -75.0896200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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