How far is Upper Darby, PA from Marcus Hook, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Marcus Hook, PA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Marcus Hook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Marcus Hook.
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Start on West Providence Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto Oak Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Oak Lane
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Turn right onto Chester Pike
3.1 mi · 7 min · Chester Pike
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Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
882 ft · 17 sec · South Stewart Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Chester
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 452: Market Street
771 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 452 South: Marcus Hook
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
135 m · 17 sec · West 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Marcus Hook.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
4.5 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near Marcus Hook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Marcus Hook?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Woodlyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Upper Darby and 6.7 miles from Marcus Hook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near Marcus Hook.
Stop Ideas Near Woodlyn
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 Woodlyn.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Marcus Hook. Straight-line distance: 10.76 mi (17.32 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 Marcus Hook
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,400 |
| Coordinates | 39.8192800, -75.4185300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marcus Hook (-75.41853, 39.81928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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