How far is Chadds Ford, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Chadds Ford, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.77 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.28 mi
27.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.28 mi
Kilometers
27.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.21 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Chadds Ford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chadds Ford
2026-04-18T22:10
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chadds Ford
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
Rockdale
PA

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Chadds Ford
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Upper Darby
9.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chadds Ford and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Station Way Road

    21 m · 5 sec · Station Way Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Baltimore Pike

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chadds Ford 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Pike
9.76 mi · 52%
Media Bypass
4.08 mi · 22%
West Springfield Road
2.17 mi · 12%
North Springfield Road
1.58 mi · 8%
State Road
0.76 mi · 4%
East Providence Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Pike

Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

9.76 mi · 00h 17m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockdale
00h 16m from Chadds Ford
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chadds Ford 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 Chadds Ford to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Chadds Ford and 9.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chadds Ford and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Rockdale

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 Rockdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.3 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 14.3 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 14.3 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 14.3 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 Rockdale.

RAIL

Paoli

18 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

18 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chadds Ford and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 17.28 mi (27.81 km).

Chadds Ford

#1 Chadds Ford

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,732
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.5913200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Station Way Road (-75.591416, 39.871779)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chadds Ford and Upper Darby. The current time is 22:10:50.

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.