How far is Woodside, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Woodside, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
29.92 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.06 mi
38.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.06 mi
Kilometers
38.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.92 mi
Kilometers
48.15 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 5:25 PM EDT
Return by in Woodside
Thu, Oct 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodside
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 15, 5:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodside
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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Woodside
14.4 mi
00h 20m
To Philadelphia
15.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stony Hill Road

    1709 ft · 51 sec · Stony Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Heacock Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heacock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Oxford Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oxford Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South: Langhorne

    1051 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    3246 ft · 50 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 West: Philadelphia

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

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

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

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

    2950 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2476 ft · 1 min · North 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodside 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 West
23.5 mi · 78%
Oxford Valley Road
1.06 mi · 4%
Vine Street Expressway
0.9 mi · 3%
Heacock Road
0.76 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
0.61 mi · 2%
I 676 West
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 West

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 20m from Woodside
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Woodside 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 Woodside to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Woodside and 15.5 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Woodside and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.3 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 13.2 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 13.2 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 13.2 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 Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodside and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 24.06 mi (38.72 km).

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#1 Woodside

Situated within Lower Makefield Township in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies at an approximate elevation of 161 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2217800, -74.8754400
Altitude49
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: Stony Hill Road (-74.875506, 40.221709)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.22 $10.44
Premium $5.31 $5.62 $11.25
Diesel $6.55 $6.94 $13.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodside and Philadelphia. The current time is 16:45:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.