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

The driving distance from Paradise, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
50.6 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.61 mi
73.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.61 mi
Kilometers
73.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.6 mi
Kilometers
81.43 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Paradise
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paradise
2026-04-18T03:30
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paradise
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
Grove
PA

Township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania

From Paradise
25.3 mi
00h 38m
To Upper Darby
25.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 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 Paradise and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leacock Road

    7 m · 3 sec · Leacock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway East

    10.9 mi · 20 min · Lincoln Highway East

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Pike

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · West Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Providence Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Providence Road

    2928 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Media Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Media Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 27%
Lincoln Highway East
10.9 mi · 21%
West Chester Pike
7.24 mi · 14%
Pottstown Pike
4.58 mi · 9%
Providence Road
3.83 mi · 8%
Exton Bypass
2.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove
00h 38m from Paradise
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paradise 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 Paradise to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Paradise and 25.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Exton

2 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

14 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

16 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.4 km).

Paradise

#1 Paradise

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,151
Coordinates40.0098200, -76.1285700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Leacock Road (-76.128545, 40.009822)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Paradise and Upper Darby. The current time is 03:30:30.

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.