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Yardley

Give Yardley one night as a quiet Delaware River base for New Hope, Doylestown and Sesame Place; skip it as a standalone destination.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (ice on river paths)
Airports
PHL · TTN · EWR
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Yardley is a small Bucks County borough on the Delaware River, about 30 miles from Philadelphia and 10 minutes from Trenton. Its own sights take half a day; the reason to sleep here is the SEPTA West Trenton line and the short drive to New Hope, Doylestown, Sesame Place and the river outfitters. Two nights covers the town and one day trip; a car makes the rest of Bucks County reachable.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Yardley, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeUS$3–6
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfastUS$10–18
  • Beerdraught at a Main Street barUS$6–9
  • Budget bedHostel or shared-room bed, a night, per personUS$45
  • Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$170
  • High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$280

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Delaware River and the Delaware CanalSeptember 11th MemorialShady Brook FarmYardley Inn and Main Street restaurantsSEPTA West Trenton line to Philadelphia
Airports
PHL Philadelphia International (About 40–50 min by car via I-95; SEPTA Airport Line to Center City, then West Trenton line to Yardley.) · TTN Trenton-Mercer (About 20 min by car; few routes, mostly domestic.) · EWR Newark Liberty (About 1 h 15 min by car; train via Trenton possible but slower.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Yardley: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C

−5°C

10 rd

Feb

6°C

−4°C

9 rd

Mar

11°C

0°C

10 rd

Apr

17°C

5°C

11 rd

May

23°C

11°C

11 rd

Jun

28°C

16°C

10 rd

Jul

30°C

19°C

10 rd

Aug

29°C

18°C

9 rd

Sep

25°C

14°C

8 rd

Oct

19°C

8°C

8 rd

Nov

13°C

3°C

9 rd

Dec

7°C

−2°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: sights are spread along River Road and Route 332, and buses are thin. SEPTA's West Trenton line stops in Yardley and runs to Center City Philadelphia in about 50–60 min, useful for a car-free day. In the borough itself, Main Street, the canal towpath and the memorial are walkable; bikes work on the towpath.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
New Hopego

Door to door: About 30 min

Car via River Road (PA-32) north

River town with shops, bars and a playhouse; go on a weekday to avoid weekend traffic.

Doylestowngo

Door to door: About 30–35 min

Car via PA-332 west and PA-413

Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle; both need timed tickets in season.

Newtown

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Car via PA-332 west

Small historic centre and State Street restaurants; easy half-day.

Langhorne and Sesame Place

caution

Door to door: About 15–20 min

Car via I-95 or US-1 south

Sesame Place is seasonal and busy in summer; check dates and buy dated tickets.

Philadelphiago

Door to door: About 1 h

SEPTA West Trenton line to Center City

Car-free option; check the timetable, weekend service is limited.

Bensalem

skip

Door to door: About 25 min

Car via I-95 south

Mostly retail and casino; only if you need shopping.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Yardley Borough (Main Street and Afton Ave)

Walk to restaurants, the canal and the river; very few beds, mostly inns and short-term rentals. Book early.

Stony Hill Road / Newtown edge

Chain hotels near I-95 exit 49, 5–10 min drive from the borough; best for car travellers and families.

Langhorne / Oxford Valley

More rooms and shopping near Sesame Place, about 15 min by car; use it if the borough is full.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
US$120–190 excl. bed
High
US$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain-hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$170US$340
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$150US$600
SEPTA West Trenton line, Yardley to Center City, one way2 × US$8US$16
Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$60US$60
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$105
Trip total≈ US$288 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,151

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeUS$3–6
Diner breakfastUS$10–18
Pizza or pasta mainUS$14–24
Beer: draught at a Main Street barUS$6–9
SEPTA West Trenton line, one wayUS$6–9
Rideshare, Yardley to NewtownUS$15–25
River tubing or kayak rental, half dayUS$35–60

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Yardley is a low-crime small town; the real risks are river currents, flooded towpath sections after storms, and deer on River Road at dusk. 911 works everywhere.
  • River Road and the canal towpath flood after heavy rain; check conditions before walking or biking.
  • The Delaware is not a swimming river here: currents and drop-offs. Use a licensed tubing or kayak operator.
  • Many borough restaurants are small and fill on weekend evenings; reserve or arrive before 18:00.
  • Sales tax is added at the till; posted menu prices are not final.
  • Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, US$1–2 a drink.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison control
1-800-222-1222
SEPTA customer service
215-580-7800

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison control1-800-222-1222
  • SEPTA customer service215-580-7800

Embassy

No embassies in Yardley; consulates are in Philadelphia and New York. US visitors: your own country's consulate is the contact point.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • SEPTA Yardley → Philadelphia: about US$6–9 one way, about 1 h
  • Rideshare Yardley → Newtown: US$15–25
  • Rental car, one day: from about US$60 plus fuel

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Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, US$1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yardley. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (ice on river paths) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PHL and TTN: last SEPTA West Trenton departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street and Lake Afton, the canal towpath, the September 11th Memorial, River Road.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Pennsbury Manor, Mercer Museum, Shady Brook Farm) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. River-conditions fixture so tubing and towpath days can go green or red.

Meanwhile

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