How far is Upper Darby, PA from Little Britain, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Little Britain, PA is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.46 mi
01h 21m
Flight
45.88 mi
73.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.88 mi
Kilometers
73.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.46 mi
Kilometers
81.21 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Little Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kennett Square
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
25.2 mi
00h 40m
To Little Britain
25.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Little Britain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Little Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Media Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 272: Nottingham

    1615 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Christine Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Christine Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Nottingham Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nottingham Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Little Britain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 40%
Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 30%
Media Bypass
3.96 mi · 8%
Springfield Road
3.78 mi · 7%
Nottingham Road
3.28 mi · 6%
West Christine Road
2.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

20.3 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennett Square
00h 40m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Little Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Little Britain?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Kennett Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Upper Darby and 25.3 miles from Little Britain.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Little Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Kennett Square

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 Kennett Square and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennett Square.

RAIL

Downingtown

17 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

18 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Newark

20 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Little Britain. Straight-line distance: 45.88 mi (73.84 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Little Britain

#2 Little Britain

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population4,236
Coordinates39.7790000, -76.1166200
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Little Britain (-76.11662, 39.779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Little Britain. The current time is 00:37:54.

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.