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

The driving distance from Richboro, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.88 mi
00h 59m
Flight
24.2 mi
38.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.88 mi
Kilometers
54.53 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Richboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richboro
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cheltenham
PA

Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

From Richboro
17 mi
00h 29m
To Upper Darby
17 mi
00h 29m

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 Richboro and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Pike

    1469 ft · 30 sec · 2nd Street Pike

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Bustleton Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bustleton Pike

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bristol Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bristol Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buck Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buck Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Bustleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Byberry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    12 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: International Airport

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport

    583 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

    1027 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street

    52 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 34th Street

    1448 ft · 40 sec · South 34th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South 48th Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Greenway Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 49th Street

    3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1401 ft · 57 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Whitby Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

    3041 ft · 1 min · North Longacre Boulevard

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Longacre Boulevard

    52 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

    752 ft · 25 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Lane

    610 ft · 24 sec · Church Lane

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Baily Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Baily Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Elberon Avenue

    152 m · 27 sec · Elberon Avenue

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Providence Road

    1919 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richboro 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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 35%
Bustleton Pike
3.56 mi · 11%
Woodhaven Road
3.41 mi · 10%
Vine Street Expressway
1.81 mi · 5%
Bristol Road
1.63 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

12 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheltenham
00h 29m from Richboro
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richboro 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 Richboro to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheltenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Richboro and 17 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cheltenham

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 Cheltenham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 8.7 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 8.7 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 8.6 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 8.7 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 Cheltenham.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richboro and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.95 km).

Richboro

#1 Richboro

Census designated place

Population6,563
Coordinates40.2151100, -75.0107200
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Richboro (-75.01072, 40.21511)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 Richboro and Upper Darby. The current time is 03:09:00.

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.