How far is Upper Darby, PA from Village Shires, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Village Shires, PA is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Village Shires.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Village Shires.
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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
12.1 mi · 17 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
3182 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road
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Turn left onto Evans Street
817 ft · 17 sec · Evans Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Byberry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road
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Turn right onto Bustleton Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue
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Continue on Bustleton Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike
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Turn straight onto Bridgetown Pike
153 m · 15 sec · Bridgetown Pike
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Turn left onto Buck Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Buck Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Holland Road
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Turn right onto Middle Holland Road
2817 ft · 1 min · Middle Holland Road
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Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
2137 ft · 2 min · Covered Bridge Road
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Village Shires.
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
12.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Village Shires.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Village Shires?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 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?
Cheltenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Upper Darby and 17 miles from Village Shires.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Sunny near Village Shires.
Stop Ideas Near Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham.
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Cornwells Heights
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Village Shires. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (39.99 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 Village Shires
Census designated place
| Population | 3,949 |
| Coordinates | 40.2031600, -74.9704500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Village Shires (-74.97045, 40.20316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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