How far is Media, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Media, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Media and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Media and Upper Darby.
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Start on South Monroe Street
22 m · 9 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue
2261 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
4 mi · 8 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on West Baltimore Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto South Springfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South 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 Media 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.
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4 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Media and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Media to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Media and 3.2 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Media and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Morton
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 Morton.
Ardmore
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Media and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 6.09 mi (9.8 km).
#1 Media
County seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,787 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.3876900 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
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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