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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3014 ft · 2 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto East Baltimore Avenue
1.9 mi · 6 min · East Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto South 57th Street
1 mi · 3 min · South 57th Street
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Continue on North 57th Street
2262 ft · 1 min · North 57th Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Westminster Avenue
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Turn left onto Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Drive
2488 ft · 45 sec · Montgomery Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
1247 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Roosevelt Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto East Ruscomb Street
64 m · 12 sec · East Ruscomb Street
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Turn left onto Rising Sun Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rising Sun Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
1543 ft · 31 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescentville Road
1856 ft · 55 sec · Crescentville Road
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Turn right onto Tookany Creek Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Tookany Creek Parkway
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Hasbrook Avenue
1200 ft · 30 sec · Hasbrook Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxford Avenue
2112 ft · 1 min · Oxford Avenue
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Continue on Huntingdon Pike
1183 ft · 38 sec · Huntingdon Pike
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Rockledge.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Tioga.
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Rockledge. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.12 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 Rockledge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.0812200, -75.0896200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockledge (-75.08962, 40.08122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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