How far is Upper Darby, PA from Oxford, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Oxford, PA is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
41.74 mi
01h 09m
Flight
38.68 mi
62.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.68 mi
Kilometers
62.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.18 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Pocopson
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
20.8 mi
00h 34m
To Oxford
20.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Oxford.

  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

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Cochranville, Oxford

    1134 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Limestone Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2748 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
15.6 mi · 37%
Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 37%
Media Bypass
3.96 mi · 9%
Springfield Road
3.78 mi · 9%
Limestone Road
1.23 mi · 3%
State Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

15.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocopson
00h 34m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Oxford?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Pocopson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Upper Darby and 20.9 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Pocopson

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 Pocopson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 10.1 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
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 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 Pocopson.

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

13 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 38.68 mi (62.25 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Oxford (-75.97883, 39.78539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Oxford. The current time is 22:04:46.

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.