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

The driving distance from Rockledge, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
24.97 mi
00h 49m
Flight
14.37 mi
23.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.37 mi
Kilometers
23.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.97 mi
Kilometers
40.18 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Rockledge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockledge
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockledge
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
Tioga
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Rockledge
8.6 mi
00h 24m
To Upper Darby
16.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Rockledge and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Huntingdon Pike

    1201 ft · 42 sec · Huntingdon Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Oxford Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Oxford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Hasbrook Avenue

    1383 ft · 28 sec · Hasbrook Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Tookany Creek Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Tookany Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crescentville Road

    1801 ft · 1 min · Crescentville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Adams Avenue

    1658 ft · 38 sec · Adams Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rising Sun Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 South: Roosevelt Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Central Philadelphia

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Montgomery Drive, West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center

    727 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Montgomery Drive

    95 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Drive

    2102 ft · 38 sec · Montgomery Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Georges Hill Drive

    132 m · 19 sec · South Georges Hill Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on States Drive

    1271 ft · 57 sec · States Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avenue of the Republic

    49 m · 4 sec · Avenue of the Republic

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Republic

    1086 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Republic

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 52nd Street

    1845 ft · 58 sec · North 52nd Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    47 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 60th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North 60th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South 60th Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · South 60th Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3014 ft · 2 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockledge 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
3.06 mi · 12%
Baltimore Avenue
1.55 mi · 6%
Tookany Creek Parkway
1.28 mi · 5%
South 60th Street
1.23 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.16 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Boulevard
1.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Take the exit straight toward US 1 South: Roosevelt Expressway

3.06 mi · 00h 05m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tioga
00h 24m from Rockledge
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockledge 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 Rockledge to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Rockledge and 16.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockledge and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Tioga

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 Tioga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.2 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 4.1 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 4 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 4.1 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 Tioga.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

2 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

10 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockledge and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.12 km).

Rockledge

#1 Rockledge

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,526
Coordinates40.0812200, -75.0896200
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.089603, 40.081207)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 Rockledge and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:08:03.

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.