How far is Upper Darby, PA from Cheltenham, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Cheltenham, PA is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Cheltenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Cheltenham.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3014 ft · 2 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto East Baltimore Avenue
1.9 mi · 6 min · East Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto South 57th Street
1 mi · 3 min · South 57th Street
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Continue on North 57th Street
2262 ft · 1 min · North 57th Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Westminster Avenue
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Turn left onto Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Drive
2488 ft · 45 sec · Montgomery Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
1247 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Roosevelt Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto East Ruscomb Street
64 m · 12 sec · East Ruscomb Street
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Turn left onto Rising Sun Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rising Sun Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
1543 ft · 31 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescentville Road
1856 ft · 55 sec · Crescentville Road
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Turn right onto Tookany Creek Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Tookany Creek Parkway
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Continue on Central Avenue
731 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 7 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Cheltenham.
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.
Roosevelt Expressway
Continue on Roosevelt Expressway
2.78 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Cheltenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Cheltenham?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Upper Darby and 8 miles from Cheltenham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Cheltenham.
Stop Ideas Near Tioga
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 Tioga.
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Cheltenham. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.25 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 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheltenham (-75.09406, 40.06094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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