How far is Cheltenham, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Cheltenham, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheltenham and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham and Upper Darby.
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Start on East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 12 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
731 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Tookany Creek Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Tookany Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto Crescentville Road
1801 ft · 1 min · Crescentville Road
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
1658 ft · 38 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Rising Sun Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rising Sun Avenue
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 South: Roosevelt Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Central Philadelphia
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Montgomery Drive, West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
727 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Montgomery Drive
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Montgomery Drive
2102 ft · 38 sec · Montgomery Drive
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Continue on South Georges Hill Drive
132 m · 19 sec · South Georges Hill Drive
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Continue on States Drive
1271 ft · 57 sec · States Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avenue of the Republic
49 m · 4 sec · Avenue of the Republic
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Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Republic
1086 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Republic
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 52nd Street
1845 ft · 58 sec · North 52nd Street
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Take the ramp right
47 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn left onto North 60th Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North 60th Street
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Continue on South 60th Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · South 60th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3014 ft · 2 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheltenham and Upper Darby.
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.
US 1 South
Take the exit straight toward US 1 South: Roosevelt Expressway
3.06 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Cheltenham and 9.3 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cheltenham and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Tioga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tioga.
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheltenham and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.25 km).
#1 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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