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

The driving distance from Caln, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.52 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.17 mi
43.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.17 mi
Kilometers
43.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.52 mi
Kilometers
52.34 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Caln
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caln
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caln
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
West Goshen
PA

Census designated place in West Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Caln
16.9 mi
00h 27m
To Upper Darby
15.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seltzer Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Seltzer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    2025 ft · 47 sec · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Caln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Caln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Reeceville Road

    999 ft · 29 sec · Reeceville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East

    953 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Pike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · West Chester Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Providence Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Providence Road

    2928 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Media Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Media Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caln 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Chester Pike
7.24 mi · 22%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.11 mi · 19%
Pottstown Pike
4.58 mi · 14%
Providence Road
3.83 mi · 12%
Exton Bypass
2.6 mi · 8%
West Springfield Road
2.17 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West Chester Pike

Turn right onto West Chester Pike

7.24 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Goshen
00h 27m from Caln
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Caln and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

West Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Caln and 15.6 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Caln and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near West Goshen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Goshen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Goshen.

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

11 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caln and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.72 km).

Caln

#1 Caln

Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population14,089
Coordinates39.9909400, -75.7802200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Seltzer Avenue (-75.780252, 39.990937)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Caln and Upper Darby. The current time is 19:27:10.

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.