How far is Upper Darby, PA from New London, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to New London, PA is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and New London.
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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
3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Continue on Media Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
10 mi · 14 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 796: Jennersville
1200 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Jennersville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Jennersville Road
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Continue on Newark Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road
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Turn left onto State Road
35 m · 3 sec · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and New London.
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.
Baltimore Pike
Continue on Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to New London?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Chadds Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Upper Darby and 19 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Chadds Ford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chadds Ford.
Wilmington station
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and New London. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 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 New London
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.7826100, -75.8755000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-75.8755, 39.78261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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