How far is Upper Darby, PA from Richmond, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Richmond, PA is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Richmond.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 43 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn right onto South Lansdowne Avenue
604 ft · 30 sec · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn left onto Baily Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Baily Road
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Turn right onto Church Lane
610 ft · 26 sec · Church Lane
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Turn left onto Longacre Boulevard
752 ft · 23 sec · Longacre Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Longacre Boulevard
55 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard
958 ft · 27 sec · Longacre Boulevard
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Continue on North Longacre Boulevard
2083 ft · 57 sec · North Longacre Boulevard
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Continue on Whitby Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto South 45th Street
629 ft · 25 sec · South 45th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1871 ft · 55 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West
2754 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allegheny Avenue, Castor Avenue
1251 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Westmoreland Street
3002 ft · 2 min · Westmoreland Street
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Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
1555 ft · 53 sec · Aramingo Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tioga Street
151 m · 24 sec · East Tioga Street
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Turn right onto Tulip Street
17 m · 2 sec · Tulip Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulip Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Richmond.
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
2.5 mi · 00h 03m
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 Clear leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Clear near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Richmond?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Upper Darby and 6.5 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Mostly Clear near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 10.23 mi (16.47 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 Richmond
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,269 |
| Coordinates | 39.9934500, -75.1001700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-75.10017, 39.99345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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