How far is Spring House, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Spring House, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.89 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.92 mi
28.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.92 mi
Kilometers
28.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.44 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Spring House
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring House
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring House
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
Radnor
PA

Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

From Spring House
11.9 mi
00h 21m
To Upper Darby
11.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring House and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Norristown Road

    21 m · 11 sec · Norristown Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Bethlehem Pike

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bethlehem Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Penllyn Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Penllyn Pike

    2492 ft · 52 sec · Penllyn Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stenton Avenue

    2359 ft · 52 sec · Stenton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Walton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Germantown Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on West Germantown Pike

    99 m · 6 sec · West Germantown Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    2428 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring House 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
10.6 mi · 44%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 13%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 10%
Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
2.22 mi · 9%
Penllyn Pike
1.65 mi · 7%
Walton Road
1.47 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Radnor
00h 21m from Spring House
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Spring House and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring House to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Spring House and 11.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Spring House and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Radnor

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 Radnor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.7 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 11.6 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 11.6 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 11.6 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 Radnor.

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

11 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

18 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring House and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 17.92 mi (28.84 km).

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#1 Spring House

Census designated place

Population3,804
Coordinates40.1853900, -75.2276800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring House (-75.22768, 40.18539)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.73
Premium $4.95 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $5.98 $5.02 $10.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring House and Upper Darby. The current time is 08:16:27.

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.