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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Chapman, PA is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
57.01 mi
01h 15m
Flight
48.86 mi
78.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.86 mi
Kilometers
78.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.01 mi
Kilometers
91.75 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chapman
Thu, Oct 15, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Fri, Oct 16, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-10-15T22:25
Arrive Chapman
Thu, Oct 15, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Upper Darby
28.5 mi
00h 37m
To Chapman
28.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    847 ft · 13 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kuhnsville

    1421 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 66%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 19%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
1.25 mi · 2%
I 78
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 37m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Cloudy near Chapman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Upper Darby and 28.5 miles from Chapman.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Cloudy near Chapman.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kulpsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Chapman. Straight-line distance: 48.86 mi (78.63 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Chapman

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population211
Coordinates40.5892600, -75.6038000
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Chapman (-75.6038, 40.58926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.93 $9.90 $19.80
Premium $5.31 $10.66 $21.33
Diesel $6.55 $13.17 $26.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Chapman. The current time is 22:25:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.