How far is Upper Providence, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Providence, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Providence and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence and Philadelphia.
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Start on West Bishop Hollow Road
32 m · 6 sec · West Bishop Hollow Road
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Turn right onto North Providence Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Providence Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Providence Road
2928 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Media Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on State Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on State Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · State Road
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Continue on South State Road
1 mi · 2 min · South State Road
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Continue on North State Road
1154 ft · 39 sec · North State Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Avenue
3149 ft · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto West Girard Avenue
1419 ft · 42 sec · West Girard Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Girard Avenue
2869 ft · 2 min · West Girard Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Girard Avenue
1221 ft · 44 sec · West Girard Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
1085 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · 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 Upper Providence 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.
Lansdowne Avenue
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
2.38 mi · 00h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Providence to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Drexel Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Upper Providence and 14.5 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Drexel Hill
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 Drexel Hill.
Ardmore
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Providence and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.09 km).
#1 Upper Providence
Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.9551100, -75.4229700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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