Origin
Parkside, PA
Night in Parkside on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkside, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkside, PA
Flo Zimmermann
Trip Overview
The drive from Parkside, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chester Road, East Baltimore Pike, North Chester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Chester Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 19m drive with frequent turns across 8.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chester Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 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 around 0.1 miles in near Norfolk Lane.
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 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Norfolk Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Roland Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Norfolk Lane
Turn right onto Norfolk Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Roland Road
Turn left onto West Roland Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Turn right onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 320 / North Chester Road
Enter roundabout onto PA 320 / North Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Springfield Road
Turn right onto South Springfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Chester Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Springfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Providence Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Road
— 2.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkside, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on West Chelton Road
449 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Chelton Road
2
Turn right onto Norfolk Lane
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
Norfolk Lane
3
Turn left onto West Roland Road
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Roland Road
4
Turn right onto PA 352
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Edgmont Avenue
5
Turn left onto East 22nd Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 22nd Street
6
Turn left onto PA 320
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Providence Avenue
7
Continue on PA 320
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
8
Enter roundabout onto PA 320
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Chester Road
9
Continue on PA 320
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chester Road
10
Turn slight right onto East Baltimore Pike
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
11
Continue on West Baltimore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto South Springfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Springfield Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
14
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Upper Darby, PA
Night in Upper Darby on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
15 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
19m 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 Parkside, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chester Road, East Baltimore Pike, North Chester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Parkside, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.46 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 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Norfolk Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Roland Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Parkside, PA to Upper Darby, 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 First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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