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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Marple Lane
133 m · 21 sec · Marple Lane
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Turn right onto East Germantown Pike
2162 ft · 51 sec · East Germantown Pike
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Turn left onto Chemical Road
3160 ft · 1 min · Chemical Road
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Turn left onto I 476 South
12 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 476 South: Valley Forge, Chester
746 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West 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 Plymouth Meeting 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.
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.
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 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.
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 Radnor.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
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).
#1 Plymouth Meeting
Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,177 |
| Coordinates | 40.1023300, -75.2743500 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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