How far is Sharon Hill, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Sharon Hill, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
10.13 mi
00h 22m
Flight
6.53 mi
10.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.53 mi
Kilometers
10.51 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.13 mi
Kilometers
16.3 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Sharon Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon Hill
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sharon Hill
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
Yeadon
PA

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

From Sharon Hill
4.2 mi
00h 11m
To Philadelphia
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharon Hill and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Sharon Avenue

    992 ft · 32 sec · Sharon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chester Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on South Macdade Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Macdade Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway

    56 m · 8 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on West Cobbs Creek Parkway

    78 m · 7 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 65th Street

    1583 ft · 49 sec · South 65th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    51 m · 8 sec · Chester Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 65th Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · South 65th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kingsessing Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 58th Street

    580 ft · 23 sec · South 58th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Greenway Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South 48th Street

    744 ft · 23 sec · South 48th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 4 sec · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Market Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 15th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon Hill 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
207.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Macdade Boulevard
1.45 mi · 14%
Grays Ferry Avenue
1.29 mi · 13%
South 16th Street
1.02 mi · 10%
Greenway Avenue
0.94 mi · 9%
Washington Avenue
0.94 mi · 9%
Chester Pike
0.81 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

South Macdade Boulevard

Continue on South Macdade Boulevard

1.45 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yeadon
00h 11m from Sharon Hill
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sharon Hill and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sharon Hill to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Yeadon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Sharon Hill and 6 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yeadon

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 Yeadon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 3.2 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 3.2 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 3.2 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 3.2 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 Yeadon.

RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

8 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

11 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon Hill and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 6.53 mi (10.51 km).

Sharon Hill

#1 Sharon Hill

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population5,676
Coordinates39.9065000, -75.2715700
Altitude23
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: Sharon Avenue (-75.271911, 39.906345)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.35 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.72 gal · 2.7 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.66 $3.31
Premium $4.95 $1.78 $3.57
Diesel $5.98 $2.15 $4.31

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 Sharon Hill and Philadelphia. The current time is 22:12:04.

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.