How far is Upper Darby, PA from Collingdale, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Collingdale, PA is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Collingdale.
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Start on West Providence Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Clifton Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · South Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
36 m · 4 sec · Macdade Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Macdade Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Collingdale.
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.
South Clifton Avenue
Turn left onto South Clifton Avenue
0.89 mi · 00h 03m
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 Collingdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Collingdale?
The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
Aldan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Upper Darby and 0.9 miles from Collingdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Collingdale.
Stop Ideas Near Aldan
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 Aldan.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Collingdale. Straight-line distance: 1.17 mi (1.88 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 Collingdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,781 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117800, -75.2771300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collingdale (-75.27713, 39.91178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.25 | $0.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.28 | $0.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.30 | $0.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
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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