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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Rockledge, PA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.65 mi
00h 40m
Flight
14.37 mi
23.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.37 mi
Kilometers
23.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.4 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockledge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Rockledge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tioga
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
8.8 mi
00h 20m
To Rockledge
8.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3014 ft · 2 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Avenue

    1.9 mi · 6 min · East Baltimore Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 57th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South 57th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 57th Street

    2262 ft · 1 min · North 57th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Westminster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Westminster Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Belmont Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Belmont Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Montgomery Drive

    2488 ft · 45 sec · Montgomery Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Ruscomb Street

    64 m · 12 sec · East Ruscomb Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rising Sun Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rising Sun Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Adams Avenue

    1543 ft · 31 sec · Adams Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Crescentville Road

    1856 ft · 55 sec · Crescentville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tookany Creek Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Tookany Creek Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Hasbrook Avenue

    1200 ft · 30 sec · Hasbrook Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxford Avenue

    2112 ft · 1 min · Oxford Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Huntingdon Pike

    1183 ft · 38 sec · Huntingdon Pike

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Expressway
2.78 mi · 16%
East Baltimore Avenue
1.92 mi · 11%
US 13
1.31 mi · 7%
Tookany Creek Parkway
1.28 mi · 7%
Westminster Avenue
1.18 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.18 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Expressway

Continue on Roosevelt Expressway

2.78 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tioga
00h 20m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Rockledge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Upper Darby and 8.8 miles from Rockledge.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tioga

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 Tioga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tioga.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

2 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

10 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Rockledge. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.12 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Rockledge

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,526
Coordinates40.0812200, -75.0896200
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Rockledge (-75.08962, 40.08122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Rockledge. The current time is 05:36:46.

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.