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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Aston, PA is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
11.83 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.97 mi
16.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.97 mi
Kilometers
16.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.83 mi
Kilometers
19.04 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aston
Tue, Apr 14, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Tue, Apr 14, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-14T20:40
Arrive Aston
Tue, Apr 14, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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
Media
PA

County seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
5.9 mi
00h 12m
To Aston
5.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Baltimore Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Baltimore Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    4 mi · 8 min · East Baltimore Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    910 ft · 38 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Manchester Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Manchester Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Manchester Road

    1432 ft · 44 sec · Manchester Road

  8. 8

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

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Knowlton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Concord Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Aston Mills Road

    1148 ft · 23 sec · Aston Mills Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aston Mills Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Aston.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Baltimore Pike
4 mi · 34%
East Knowlton Road
3.38 mi · 29%
Concord Road
0.95 mi · 8%
Springfield Road
0.95 mi · 8%
Manchester Avenue
0.83 mi · 7%
West Baltimore Avenue
0.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Baltimore Pike

Continue on East Baltimore Pike

4 mi · 00h 08m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Media
00h 12m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Aston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Media is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Upper Darby and 5.9 miles from Aston.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Media

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 Media 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 11.7 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 Media.

RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

16 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Aston. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Aston

#2 Aston

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population16,754
Coordinates39.8742800, -75.4482500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Aston (-75.44825, 39.87428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.58 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.43
0.84 gal · 3.16 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.72 $3.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.93 $3.86
Premium $4.95 $2.08 $4.16
Diesel $5.98 $2.51 $5.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Aston. The current time is 20:40:24.

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.