How far is Aldan, PA from Broomall, PA?

The driving distance from Aldan, PA to Broomall, PA is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
7.43 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.51 mi
8.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.51 mi
Kilometers
8.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.43 mi
Kilometers
11.95 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomall
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Aldan
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldan
2026-04-15T06:32
Arrive Broomall
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aldan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springfield
PA

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Aldan
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Broomall
3.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aldan and Broomall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldan and Broomall.

  1. 1

    Start on South Woodlawn Avenue

    38 m · 10 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    157 m · 22 sec · West Providence Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Clifton Avenue

    1401 ft · 41 sec · North Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Sproul Road

    2697 ft · 1 min · South Sproul Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    2135 ft · 53 sec · West Chester Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Chester Pike

    935 ft · 27 sec · West Chester Pike

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Chester Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldan and Broomall.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
3.84 mi · 52%
Sproul Road
2.11 mi · 28%
West Chester Pike
0.58 mi · 8%
South Sproul Road
0.51 mi · 7%
North Clifton Avenue
0.27 mi · 4%
West Providence Road
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Springfield Road

Turn left onto Springfield Road

3.84 mi · 00h 09m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 08m from Aldan
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Aldan and Mostly Sunny near Broomall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldan to Broomall?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Aldan and 3.7 miles from Broomall.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Aldan and Mostly Sunny near Broomall.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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 Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.6 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 Springfield.

RAIL

Ardmore

9 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

12 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldan and Broomall. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.87 km).

Aldan

#1 Aldan

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,149
Coordinates39.9215000, -75.2879600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Broomall

#2 Broomall

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

Population10,789
Coordinates39.9815000, -75.3565800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Aldan (-75.28796, 39.9215)
End: Broomall (-75.35658, 39.9815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.12
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.06 $2.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.95 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.98 $1.55 $3.11

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldan and Broomall. The current time is 06:32:36.

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.