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

The driving distance from Oxford, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.45 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.68 mi
62.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.68 mi
Kilometers
62.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.45 mi
Kilometers
66.7 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T20:42
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Pocopson
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Oxford
20.7 mi
00h 30m
To Upper Darby
20.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    2748 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Limestone Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Limestone Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 37%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
15.2 mi · 37%
Media Bypass
4.08 mi · 10%
West Springfield Road
2.17 mi · 5%
North Springfield Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Limestone Road
1.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Baltimore Pike

Continue on East Baltimore Pike

15.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocopson
00h 30m from Oxford
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Pocopson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Oxford and 20.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pocopson

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 Pocopson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pocopson.

RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

13 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 38.68 mi (62.25 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-75.978824, 39.785389)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Upper Darby. The current time is 20:42:21.

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.