How far is Philadelphia, PA from Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Darby, PA is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Darby.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
85 m · 5 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
660 ft · 14 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grays Ferry Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 48th Street
677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street
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Continue on Greenway Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 58th Street
580 ft · 23 sec · South 58th Street
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Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
3108 ft · 2 min · Kingsessing Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Cemetery Avenue
666 ft · 31 sec · Cemetery Avenue
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Continue on Chester Avenue
2815 ft · 1 min · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto South 70th Street
33 m · 11 sec · South 70th Street
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Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway
2639 ft · 1 min · South Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Woodland Avenue
68 m · 8 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ridge Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Ridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and 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.
Grays Ferry Avenue
Continue on Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Darby?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Yeadon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Philadelphia and 3.7 miles from Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Yeadon
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 Yeadon.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Darby. Straight-line distance: 5.56 mi (8.95 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darby
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,704 |
| Coordinates | 39.9184500, -75.2590700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darby (-75.25907, 39.91845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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