How far is Upper Darby, PA from Christiana, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Christiana, PA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Christiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Christiana.
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Start on West Providence Road
2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Continue on Media Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
6 mi · 8 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham
1581 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Gap-Newport Pike
3.9 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike
42 m · 2 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike
3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
4.2 mi · 7 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Turn left onto Lower Valley Road
1004 ft · 22 sec · Lower Valley Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
888 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Upper Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Upper Valley Road
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Continue on South Bridge Street
1612 ft · 32 sec · South Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto Germantown Avenue
1065 ft · 25 sec · Germantown Avenue
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Turn right onto Water Street
679 ft · 22 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
646 ft · 30 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto West Slokom Avenue
88 m · 13 sec · West Slokom Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Slokom Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Christiana.
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.
Baltimore Pike
Continue on Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Christiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Christiana?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Red Lion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Upper Darby and 22.4 miles from Christiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Christiana.
Stop Ideas Near Red Lion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Lion.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Christiana. Straight-line distance: 38.35 mi (61.72 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 Christiana
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,165 |
| Coordinates | 39.9548300, -75.9968900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Christiana (-75.99689, 39.95483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
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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