How far is Upper Darby, PA from Malvern, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Malvern, PA is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Malvern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Malvern.
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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
4.3 mi · 10 min · Springfield Road
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Turn straight onto Sproul Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road
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Turn straight onto Springfield Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto Newtown Street Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road
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Continue on Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road
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Turn left onto Darby Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto East King Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Malvern.
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.
Springfield Road
Turn right onto Springfield Road
4.32 mi · 00h 10m
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 Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Malvern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Malvern?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Marple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Upper Darby and 8.5 miles from Malvern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Malvern.
Stop Ideas Near Marple
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 Marple.
Ardmore
Paoli
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.7 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 Malvern
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.0362200, -75.5138100 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malvern (-75.51381, 40.03622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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