How far is Upper Darby, PA from West Chester, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to West Chester, PA is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and West Chester.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Chester Pike
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Continue on East Gay Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Gay Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
60 m · 14 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto Patton Alley
60 m · 14 sec · Patton Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patton Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and West Chester.
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.
North Middletown Road
Turn right onto North Middletown Road
5.81 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to West Chester?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Upper Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Upper Darby and 10.6 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Dilworth Park
CHESTER CITY HALL
15th St Station
Old Town Hall Museum
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Providence.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.72 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 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20,048 |
| Coordinates | 39.9609700, -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Chester (-75.60804, 39.96097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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