How far is Upper Darby, PA from Ambler, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Ambler, PA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Ambler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Ambler.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Continue on Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2005 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrisburg
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Plymouth Road
1259 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1852 ft · 50 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Butler Pike
1020 ft · 25 sec · Butler Pike
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Continue on Butler Pike
561 ft · 16 sec · Butler Pike
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Continue on Butler Pike
3.1 mi · 7 min · Butler Pike
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Continue on West Butler Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Butler Avenue
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Turn right onto South Ridge Avenue
10 m · 2 sec · South Ridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Ambler.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Ambler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Ambler?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 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?
Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Upper Darby and 10.9 miles from Ambler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Ambler.
Stop Ideas Near Radnor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Radnor.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Ambler. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.53 km).
#1 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ambler
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,496 |
| Coordinates | 40.1545500, -75.2215700 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ambler (-75.22157, 40.15455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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