Origin
Aldan, PA
Afternoon in Aldan on Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aldan, PA to Broomall, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aldan, PA
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Broomall, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aldan, PA to Broomall, PA covers 7.4 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Springfield Road, Sproul Road, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Springfield Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 7.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Providence Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Clifton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Providence Road
Turn right onto West Providence Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Clifton Avenue
Turn left onto North Clifton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Springfield Road
Turn left onto Springfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Continue onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Sproul Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Chester Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Sproul Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Clifton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Providence Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Woodlawn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Springfield Road
— 3.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aldan, PA and Broomall, PA.
1
Start on South Woodlawn Avenue
124 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Woodlawn Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Providence Road
516 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Providence Road
3
Turn left onto North Clifton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Clifton Avenue
4
Turn left onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn straight onto PA 320
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on South Sproul Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sproul Road
Toward PA 320
7
Turn right onto PA 3
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 3
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
PA 3
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Broomall, PA
Afternoon in Broomall on Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aldan, PA to Broomall, PA covers 7.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springfield Road, Sproul Road, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Aldan, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Clifton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Aldan, PA to Broomall, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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