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

The driving distance from Richmond, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 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
17.59 mi
00h 32m
Flight
10.23 mi
16.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.23 mi
Kilometers
16.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.59 mi
Kilometers
28.31 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
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 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 Richmond
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
Philadelphia
PA

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

From Richmond
6.7 mi
00h 16m
To Upper Darby
10.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tulip Street

    721 ft · 34 sec · Tulip Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Venango Street

    151 m · 26 sec · East Venango Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · Aramingo Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Westmoreland Street

    65 m · 11 sec · East Westmoreland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    825 ft · 44 sec · Cedar Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allegheny Avenue

    2454 ft · 1 min · East Allegheny Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia, Chester

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

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

    2950 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway

  12. 12

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

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

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

    583 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1027 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street

    52 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 34th Street

    1448 ft · 40 sec · South 34th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South 48th Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Greenway Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 49th Street

    3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1401 ft · 57 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Whitby Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

    3041 ft · 1 min · North Longacre Boulevard

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Longacre Boulevard

    52 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

    752 ft · 25 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  27. 27

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

    610 ft · 24 sec · Church Lane

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Baily Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Baily Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Elberon Avenue

    152 m · 27 sec · Elberon Avenue

  30. 30

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

    1919 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
176.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
2.12 mi · 12%
Vine Street Expressway
1.81 mi · 10%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.21 mi · 7%
Whitby Avenue
0.96 mi · 5%
Grays Ferry Avenue
0.9 mi · 5%
Baily Road
0.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

2.12 mi · 00h 03m

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
+7.3 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
00h 16m from Richmond
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Richmond and 10.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 1.1 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 0.9 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 0.9 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 1 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 Philadelphia.

RAIL

30th Street Station

2 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

9 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

11 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 10.23 mi (16.47 km).

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#1 Richmond

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,269
Coordinates39.9934500, -75.1001700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulip Street (-75.100135, 39.993412)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

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
2.35 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:09:35.

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.