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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Brookhaven, PA is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
10 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.06 mi
11.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.06 mi
Kilometers
11.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10 mi
Kilometers
16.09 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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

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
Swarthmore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
5 mi
00h 09m
To Brookhaven
5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Baltimore Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 476 South: Chester

    1569 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard West

    573 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard

    729 ft · 17 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Edgmont Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgmont Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Baltimore Pike
3.08 mi · 31%
Mid-County Expressway
2.38 mi · 24%
Springfield Road
0.95 mi · 9%
Edgmont Avenue
0.83 mi · 8%
MacDade Boulevard
0.67 mi · 7%
West Baltimore Avenue
0.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Baltimore Pike

Continue on East Baltimore Pike

3.08 mi · 00h 06m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swarthmore
00h 09m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Swarthmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Upper Darby and 5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Swarthmore

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 Swarthmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.8 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 10.8 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 10.8 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 10.8 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 Swarthmore.

RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 7.06 mi (11.36 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Brookhaven

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population8,053
Coordinates39.8692800, -75.3824100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Brookhaven (-75.38241, 39.86928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.86
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.43 $2.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.95 $1.73 $3.47
Diesel $5.98 $2.09 $4.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Brookhaven. The current time is 10:00:10.

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.