How far is Benton, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Benton, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.43 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.89 mi
85.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.89 mi
Kilometers
85.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.43 mi
Kilometers
95.64 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Tue, Apr 14, 7:10 PM EDT
Return by in Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-14T17:42
Arrive Upper Darby
Tue, Apr 14, 7:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Avondale
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Benton
29.5 mi
00h 43m
To Upper Darby
30 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Bald Eagle Road

    1243 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Benton Hollow Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Benton Hollow Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Slate Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Furniss Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Furniss Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robert Fulton Highway

    2093 ft · 50 sec · Robert Fulton Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Nottingham Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Christine Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1614 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Upper Darby.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.2 mi · 34%
East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 26%
Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 11%
Media Bypass
4.08 mi · 7%
West Christine Road
2.87 mi · 5%
Furniss Road
2.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

20.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avondale
00h 43m from Benton
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Benton and 30 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Avondale

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 Avondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale.

RAIL

Newark

17 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

19 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

21 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 52.89 mi (85.12 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

Borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population805
Coordinates39.7764900, -76.2510700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton Hollow Road (-76.251263, 39.77642)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.94 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.2 gal · 15.88 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.66 $19.32
Premium $4.95 $10.40 $20.81
Diesel $5.98 $12.56 $25.12

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Upper Darby. The current time is 17:42:47.

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.