How far is Upper Darby, PA from Drexel Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.57 mi
00h 08m
Flight
1.61 mi
2.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.61 mi
Kilometers
2.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.57 mi
Kilometers
4.13 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drexel Hill
Sat, Apr 11, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 11, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-11T14:32
Arrive Drexel Hill
Sat, Apr 11, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lansdowne
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
1.3 mi
00h 04m
To Drexel Hill
1.3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Drexel Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    1.7 mi · 5 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Garrett Road

    3025 ft · 2 min · Garrett Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    44 m · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    72 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
230.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lansdowne Avenue
1.65 mi · 64%
Garrett Road
0.57 mi · 22%
West Providence Road
0.27 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

South Lansdowne Avenue

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

1.65 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
1.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lansdowne
00h 04m from Upper Darby
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Drexel Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Drexel Hill?

The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Lansdowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Upper Darby and 1.3 miles from Drexel Hill.

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

The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.37 one way or $0.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Drexel Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Lansdowne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lansdowne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 5.9 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

8 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

12 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Drexel Hill. Straight-line distance: 1.61 mi (2.59 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Drexel Hill

#2 Drexel Hill

Census designated place

Population28,043
Coordinates39.9470600, -75.2921300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Drexel Hill (-75.29213, 39.94706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.34 L · about $0.37
Round trip
$0.74
0.18 gal · 0.68 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.37 $0.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.41 $0.83
Premium $4.95 $0.45 $0.89
Diesel $5.98 $0.54 $1.08

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Drexel Hill. The current time is 14:32:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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