How far is Upper Darby, PA from Colwyn, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Colwyn, PA is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Colwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Colwyn.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
139 m · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1885 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1004 ft · 50 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
28 m · 4 sec · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Colwyn.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
0.79 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Colwyn?
The road trip is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Darby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from Upper Darby and 1 miles from Colwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.29 one way or $0.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Darby
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 Darby.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Colwyn. Straight-line distance: 1.53 mi (2.47 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 Colwyn
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,551 |
| Coordinates | 39.9123400, -75.2537900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colwyn (-75.25379, 39.91234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.32 | $0.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.35 | $0.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
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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