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

The driving distance from Jenkintown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.05 mi
00h 48m
Flight
13.99 mi
22.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.05 mi
Kilometers
48.36 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Jenkintown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jenkintown
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jenkintown
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
Tioga
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Jenkintown
8.6 mi
00h 24m
To Upper Darby
21.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue

    55 m · 14 sec · West Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    1187 ft · 44 sec · Old York Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Washington Lane

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ogontz Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ogontz Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    2953 ft · 60 sec · Belfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Broad Street

    989 ft · 33 sec · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Cayuga Street

    1385 ft · 28 sec · West Cayuga Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South

    712 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Central Philadelphia

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Montgomery Drive, West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center

    727 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Montgomery Drive

    95 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Drive

    2102 ft · 38 sec · Montgomery Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Georges Hill Drive

    132 m · 19 sec · South Georges Hill Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on States Drive

    1271 ft · 57 sec · States Drive

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avenue of the Republic

    49 m · 4 sec · Avenue of the Republic

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Republic

    1086 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Republic

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 52nd Street

    1845 ft · 58 sec · North 52nd Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    47 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 60th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North 60th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South 60th Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · South 60th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3014 ft · 2 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jenkintown 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ogontz Avenue
2.94 mi · 10%
Washington Lane
2.4 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Expressway
2.26 mi · 8%
Baltimore Avenue
1.55 mi · 5%
South 60th Street
1.23 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ogontz Avenue

Turn left onto Ogontz Avenue

2.94 mi · 00h 05m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tioga
00h 24m from Jenkintown
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jenkintown and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Jenkintown and 21.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jenkintown and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Tioga

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 Tioga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.2 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 4.1 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 4 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 4.1 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 Tioga.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

2 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

10 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jenkintown and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.52 km).

Jenkintown

#1 Jenkintown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,413
Coordinates40.0959400, -75.1251700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: West Avenue (-75.125164, 40.095922)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jenkintown and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:24:53.

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.