How far is Plymouth Meeting, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth Meeting, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.68 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.01 mi
19.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.01 mi
Kilometers
19.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.68 mi
Kilometers
28.45 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth Meeting
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth Meeting
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth Meeting
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Radnor
PA

Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

From Plymouth Meeting
8.8 mi
00h 16m
To Upper Darby
8.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 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 Plymouth Meeting and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth Meeting and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marple Lane

    133 m · 21 sec · Marple Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Germantown Pike

    2162 ft · 51 sec · East Germantown Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chemical Road

    3160 ft · 1 min · Chemical Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 476 South

    12 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 476 South: Valley Forge, Chester

    746 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth Meeting 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
10.2 mi · 58%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 17%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 14%
Chemical Road
0.6 mi · 3%
East Germantown Pike
0.41 mi · 2%
PA 3
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Radnor
00h 16m from Plymouth Meeting
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth Meeting 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 Plymouth Meeting to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Plymouth Meeting and 8.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Radnor

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 Radnor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

11 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

18 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth Meeting and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 12.01 mi (19.33 km).

Plymouth Meeting

#1 Plymouth Meeting

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,177
Coordinates40.1023300, -75.2743500
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth Meeting (-75.27435, 40.10233)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 Plymouth Meeting and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:48:37.

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.