How far is Upper Darby, PA from Avondale, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Avondale, PA is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Avondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Avondale.
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Start on West Providence Road
2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Continue on Media Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
6 mi · 8 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham
1581 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
2330 ft · 44 sec · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1944 ft · 50 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto West State Street
160 m · 20 sec · West State Street
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Turn left
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Avondale.
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.
Baltimore Pike
Continue on Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Avondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Avondale?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Upper Darby and 16.2 miles from Avondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Avondale.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.
Wilmington station
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 27.97 mi (45.02 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 Avondale
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,394 |
| Coordinates | 39.8234400, -75.7832700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avondale (-75.78327, 39.82344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
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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