How far is Upper Darby, PA from South Coatesville, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to South Coatesville, PA is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in West Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and South Coatesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and South Coatesville.
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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
705 ft · 14 sec · Baltimore Pike
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Take the exit right
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Middletown Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road
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Continue on South Chester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
1172 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Exton Bypass
2.8 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass
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Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
8.1 mi · 11 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Coatesville
655 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and South Coatesville.
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.
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
8.06 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers near South Coatesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to South Coatesville?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
West Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Upper Darby and 18.9 miles from South Coatesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers near South Coatesville.
Stop Ideas Near West Goshen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Goshen.
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and South Coatesville. Straight-line distance: 29.1 mi (46.83 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 South Coatesville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,499 |
| Coordinates | 39.9742700, -75.8199500 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Coatesville (-75.81995, 39.97427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
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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