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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Benton, PA is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.73 mi
01h 40m
Flight
52.89 mi
85.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.89 mi
Kilometers
85.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.52 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 8:49 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Tue, Apr 14, 10:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-14T19:09
Arrive Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 8:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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
Avondale
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
29.3 mi
00h 50m
To Benton
29.4 mi
00h 50m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Media Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 272: Nottingham

    1615 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Christine Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Christine Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Robert Fulton Highway

    2093 ft · 50 sec · Robert Fulton Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Furniss Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Furniss Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Slate Hill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Slate Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Benton Hollow Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Benton Hollow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bald Eagle Road

    1243 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 34%
Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 26%
Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 11%
Media Bypass
3.96 mi · 7%
Springfield Road
3.78 mi · 6%
Furniss Road
2.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

20.3 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avondale
00h 50m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Upper Darby and 29.4 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Avondale

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 Avondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale.

RAIL

Newark

17 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

19 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

21 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Benton. Straight-line distance: 52.89 mi (85.12 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Benton

Borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population805
Coordinates39.7764900, -76.2510700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Benton (-76.25107, 39.77649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Benton. The current time is 19:09:26.

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.