How far is Fairmount, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Fairmount, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Upper Darby.
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Start on Fairmount Road
15 m · 9 sec · Fairmount Road
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Turn left onto Little Britain Road North
2.3 mi · 4 min · Little Britain Road North
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Turn left onto Green Lane
2890 ft · 1 min · Green Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nottingham Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on West Christine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1614 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.2 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road
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Turn left onto East Providence Road
2223 ft · 1 min · East 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 Fairmount 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fairmount and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Kennett Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Fairmount and 25.2 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmount and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Kennett Square
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennett Square.
Downingtown
Wilmington station
Coatesville
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 km).
#1 Fairmount
Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 39.8145500, -76.1282900 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
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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