How far is Malvern, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Malvern, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malvern and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern and Upper Darby.
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Start on East King Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East King Street
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Merge slight left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Darby Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road
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Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road
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Continue on Newtown Street Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Sproul Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Springfield Road
2.7 mi · 7 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 Malvern 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.
Darby Paoli Road
Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road
3.72 mi · 00h 06m
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 Malvern and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malvern to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Marple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Malvern and 8.5 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:18 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 Malvern and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Marple
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 Marple.
Ardmore
Paoli
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.7 km).
#1 Malvern
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.0362200, -75.5138100 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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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