Philadelphia, PA · separated · paved

Delaware River Trail

1.8 mi Out-and-back 66 ft gain

1.8-mile paved route with 66 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, route reference “DRT”, separated from motor traffic.

Live · updated Jul 28, 1:51 PM ET

Today's verdict

Thunderstorms in the forecast — lightning and cyclists are a bad combination.

Thunderstorms — lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.
54 mph wind — gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.
Pavement: wet — wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.
NWS alert active — check the alert before rolling out.
Headwind on this route — 54 mph headwind outbound — expect a 54 mph headwind on the return.

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Best for bike commuting today

NWSSevere Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 28 at 12:52PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 29, 12:00 AM

NWSFlood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 12:38PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 29, 6:00 PM

Route map

Orange marker is the start. Click the map to enable scroll-zoom — the polyline is approximate; use Ride with GPS or Komoot for turn-by-turn.

Atmosphere

Air temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy
Wind

54 mph

S
Rain

62%

Next 24h: 1.34"
Humidity

66%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

5:55 AM
Sunset

8:18 PM

389 min remaining

Best time today

Every remaining hour today is flagged hazardous. Save it for tomorrow.

Wind on this route

54 mph headwind outbound — expect a 54 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 54 mph from the S (190°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 196° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 201° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 194° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 193° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 190° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 190° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 188° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 184° · headwind 0.2 mi

Elevation profile

84 ft gain 91 ft loss Max 43' Min 0' 1.8 mi sampled

Score breakdown

82°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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54 mph wind Gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.

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Headwind on this route 54 mph headwind outbound — expect a 54 mph headwind on the return.

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Thunderstorms Lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.

-45

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Pavement: wet Wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

-32

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NWS alert active Check the alert before rolling out.

-20

About this route

Distance: 1.8 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 66 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN · route DRT
Start: 39.9601, -75.1370
City hub: Philadelphia, PA
OSM: relation 9646118

Description sourced from OpenStreetMap relation tags and member-way geometry.