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

The driving distance from Radnor, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
11.76 mi
00h 27m
Flight
9.33 mi
15.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.33 mi
Kilometers
15.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.76 mi
Kilometers
18.92 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Radnor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radnor
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Radnor
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
Lawrence Park
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Radnor
5.8 mi
00h 13m
To Upper Darby
5.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    534 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Archbishop Carroll Driveway

    58 m · 22 sec · Archbishop Carroll Driveway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1077 ft · 31 sec · Matsonford Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto King of Prussia Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · King of Prussia Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Lancaster Avenue

    906 ft · 27 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 476 South: Chester

    1758 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Radnor 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
3.86 mi · 33%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 26%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 21%
King of Prussia Road
0.79 mi · 7%
I 476 South
0.33 mi · 3%
PA 3
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

3.86 mi · 00h 05m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence Park
00h 13m from Radnor
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Radnor and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Radnor to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Radnor and 5.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park

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 Lawrence Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.6 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 Lawrence Park.

RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radnor and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 9.33 mi (15.01 km).

Radnor

#1 Radnor

Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Population31,902
Coordinates40.0462200, -75.3599100
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.359859, 40.046226)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.98 $2.45 $4.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Radnor and Upper Darby. The current time is 02:19:44.

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.