How far is Upper Darby, PA from Red Lion, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Red Lion, PA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Red Lion.
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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
13.7 mi · 24 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Lenape Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Street Road
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Turn left onto Conservatory Road
7 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Red Lion.
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
13.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Red Lion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Red Lion?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Chester Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Upper Darby and 12.2 miles from Red Lion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Red Lion.
Stop Ideas Near Chester Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chester Heights.
Paoli
Wilmington station
Exton
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Red Lion. Straight-line distance: 21.89 mi (35.23 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 Red Lion
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,309 |
| Coordinates | 39.8781700, -75.6816000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lion (-75.6816, 39.87817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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