How far is Darby, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Darby, PA to Upland, PA is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
11.61 mi
00h 23m
Flight
7.98 mi
12.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.98 mi
Kilometers
12.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.61 mi
Kilometers
18.68 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Wed, Apr 22, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Darby
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darby
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Upland
Wed, Apr 22, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Darby
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
Ridley Park
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Darby
4.5 mi
00h 11m
To Upland
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Darby and Upland.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Avenue

    14 m · 4 sec · Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    960 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chester Pike

    778 ft · 29 sec · Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester Pike

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

    882 ft · 17 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Chester

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    138 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Walnut Street

    62 m · 6 sec · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · East 14th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Upland Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    877 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1099 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Pike
4.72 mi · 41%
Delaware Expressway
1.45 mi · 12%
Upland Avenue
0.84 mi · 7%
East 14th Street
0.45 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chester Pike

Continue on Chester Pike

4.58 mi · 00h 10m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridley Park
00h 11m from Darby
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Darby to Upland?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Ridley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Darby and 7.1 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridley Park

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 Ridley Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.7 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 9.7 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 9.8 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 9.7 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 Ridley Park.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

19 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darby and Upland. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.84 km).

Darby

#1 Darby

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,704
Coordinates39.9184500, -75.2590700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Upland

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Avenue (-75.259117, 39.918427)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.98 $2.45 $4.90

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 Darby and Upland. The current time is 19:31:59.

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.