How far is Red Lion, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Red Lion, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
24.48 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.89 mi
35.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.89 mi
Kilometers
35.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.48 mi
Kilometers
39.4 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Lion
2026-04-18T09:44
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Red Lion
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chester Heights
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Red Lion
12.2 mi
00h 20m
To Upper Darby
12.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Red Lion and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Conservatory Road

    7 m · 5 sec · Conservatory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Baltimore Pike

    13.7 mi · 24 min · East Baltimore Pike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Lion 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Baltimore Pike
13.7 mi · 56%
Media Bypass
4.08 mi · 17%
West Springfield Road
2.17 mi · 9%
North Springfield Road
1.58 mi · 6%
Lenape Road
0.96 mi · 4%
Street Road
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Baltimore Pike

Turn left onto East Baltimore Pike

13.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester Heights
00h 20m from Red Lion
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Lion 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 Red Lion to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Chester Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Red Lion and 12.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chester Heights

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 Chester Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chester Heights.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

18 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

19 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

21 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Lion and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 21.89 mi (35.23 km).

Red Lion

#1 Red Lion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,309
Coordinates39.8781700, -75.6816000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Conservatory Road (-75.681543, 39.878173)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 Red Lion and Upper Darby. The current time is 09:44:21.

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.