Origin
Malvern, PA
Late night in Malvern on Saturday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malvern, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malvern, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Malvern, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 16.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Darby Paoli Road, West Springfield Road, Sproul Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Darby Paoli Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Darby Paoli Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.7 miles (Darby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (PA 252 / Darby Paoli Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue
Merge onto US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Darby Road
Turn right onto Darby Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 252 / Darby Paoli Road
Turn right onto PA 252 / Darby Paoli Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn left onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Springfield Road
Keep slight left at fork onto West Springfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Darby Paoli Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Sproul Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Street Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Chester Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East King Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Darby Paoli Road
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on East King Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East King Street
2
Merge onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
3
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
4
Turn right onto PA 252
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
5
Continue on PA 252
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
6
Turn left onto PA 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on PA 320
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto West Springfield Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
11
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
12
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Malvern, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 16.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Darby Paoli Road, West Springfield Road, Sproul Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Malvern, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.7 miles (Darby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (PA 252 / Darby Paoli Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Malvern, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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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