How far is Woodlyn, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Woodlyn, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
17.09 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.72 mi
17.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.72 mi
Kilometers
17.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.09 mi
Kilometers
27.51 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, May 30, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Woodlyn
Sat, May 30, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlyn
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive Philadelphia
Sat, May 30, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodlyn
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
Colwyn
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Woodlyn
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Philadelphia
10.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Morris Avenue

    1152 ft · 58 sec · South Morris Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Pike

    2849 ft · 1 min · Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    1540 ft · 38 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia

    1062 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 26th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street

    911 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlyn 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
4.08 mi · 24%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.33 mi · 14%
Penrose Avenue
2.03 mi · 12%
Valley Forge
1.5 mi · 9%
South 26th Street
1.37 mi · 8%
Market Street
0.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

4.08 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colwyn
00h 11m from Woodlyn
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodlyn and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Woodlyn and 10.3 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodlyn and Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Colwyn

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 Colwyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 5.3 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 5.4 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 5.4 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 5.4 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 Colwyn.

RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

13 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlyn and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.25 km).

Woodlyn

#1 Woodlyn

Census designated place

Population9,485
Coordinates39.8723300, -75.3371300
Altitude20
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: South Morris Avenue (-75.337161, 39.872277)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodlyn and Philadelphia. The current time is 10:10:17.

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.