How far is Village Shires, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Village Shires, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.12 mi
01h 01m
Flight
24.85 mi
39.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.85 mi
Kilometers
39.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.12 mi
Kilometers
54.91 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Village Shires
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Village Shires
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Village Shires
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cheltenham
PA

Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

From Village Shires
17 mi
00h 30m
To Upper Darby
17.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Village Shires and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road

    2135 ft · 2 min · Covered Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Middle Holland Road

    2866 ft · 1 min · Middle Holland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holland Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Holland Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Buck Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buck Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Bustleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Byberry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    12 mi · 16 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: International Airport

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport

    583 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

    1027 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street

    52 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 34th Street

    1448 ft · 40 sec · South 34th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South 48th Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Greenway Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 49th Street

    3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1401 ft · 57 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Whitby Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

    3041 ft · 1 min · North Longacre Boulevard

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Longacre Boulevard

    52 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

    752 ft · 25 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Lane

    610 ft · 24 sec · Church Lane

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Baily Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Baily Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Elberon Avenue

    152 m · 27 sec · Elberon Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Providence Road

    1919 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12 mi · 35%
Woodhaven Road
3.41 mi · 10%
Holland Road
2.58 mi · 8%
Vine Street Expressway
1.81 mi · 5%
Buck Road
1.5 mi · 4%
Bustleton Pike
1.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

12 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheltenham
00h 30m from Village Shires
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Village Shires and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Village Shires to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 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 Village Shires and 17.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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 Sunny around Village Shires and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Cheltenham

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 Cheltenham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 8.8 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 8.8 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 8.7 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 8.8 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 Cheltenham.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Village Shires and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (39.99 km).

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#1 Village Shires

Census designated place

Population3,949
Coordinates40.2031600, -74.9704500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Shires (-74.97045, 40.20316)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Village Shires and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:51:58.

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.