How far is Upper Darby, PA from Center City, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Center City, PA is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Center City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Center City.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 43 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn right onto South Lansdowne Avenue
1299 ft · 48 sec · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Macdade Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
56 m · 8 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Cobbs Creek Parkway
78 m · 7 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Continue on South 65th Street
1583 ft · 49 sec · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
51 m · 8 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto South 65th Street
542 ft · 22 sec · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Kingsessing Avenue
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Turn right onto South 58th Street
580 ft · 23 sec · South 58th Street
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Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenway Avenue
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Continue on South 48th Street
744 ft · 23 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grays Ferry Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
80 m · 4 sec · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
899 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
105 m · 14 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto South Penn Square
91 m · 5 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
901 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
77 m · 14 sec · South 12th Street
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Turn left onto Ludlow Street
69 m · 10 sec · Ludlow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ludlow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Center City.
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.
Grays Ferry Avenue
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.29 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Center City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Center City?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Yeadon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Upper Darby and 4.1 miles from Center City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Center City.
Stop Ideas Near Yeadon
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 Yeadon.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Center City. Straight-line distance: 6.27 mi (10.09 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 Center City
Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA
| Population | 57,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.9512000, -75.1592300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Center City (-75.15923, 39.9512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
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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