How far is Woodlyn, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Woodlyn, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.74 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.13 mi
8.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.13 mi
Kilometers
8.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.74 mi
Kilometers
10.84 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Woodlyn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlyn
2026-04-15T07:27
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodlyn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glenolden
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Woodlyn
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Upper Darby
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodlyn and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on South Morris Avenue

    1152 ft · 58 sec · South Morris Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Pike

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Oak Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Oak Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Providence Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlyn 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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Pike
3.68 mi · 55%
West Providence Road
1.45 mi · 22%
West Oak Lane
1.38 mi · 20%
South Morris Avenue
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chester Pike

At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Pike

3.68 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenolden
00h 07m from Woodlyn
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodlyn and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodlyn to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Glenolden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Woodlyn and 3.4 miles from Upper Darby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodlyn and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Glenolden

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 Glenolden and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7.7 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 7.7 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 7.7 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 7.7 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 Glenolden.

RAIL

30th Street Station

11 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

12 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlyn and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 5.13 mi (8.25 km).

Woodlyn

#1 Woodlyn

Census designated place

Population9,485
Coordinates39.8723300, -75.3371300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodlyn (-75.33713, 39.87233)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.10 $2.21
Premium $4.95 $1.19 $2.38
Diesel $5.98 $1.44 $2.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodlyn and Upper Darby. The current time is 07:27:31.

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.