Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Evening in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Chester, PA
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Upper Darby to Chester, PA, you are in for a quick, straightforward local trip covering just 8.5 miles. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple, as you will likely only need about $1 for fuel to complete the journey. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will stay within familiar territory for the duration of the drive. This route is purely functional, serving as a direct connection between these two Pennsylvania communities without the need for extensive travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.2 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the interstate entirely, as this route has a highway share of 0%. You will navigate via a series of local roads, starting on Oak Lane before transitioning onto Chester Pike and finishing on Morton Avenue. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to break up the journey, with the longest stretch being 0 miles on Oak Lane. Expect a consistent pace through urban corridors where you will need to pay close attention to frequent turns and intersections. It is a practical, no-frills experience that focuses on street-level navigation rather than high-speed cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oak Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Chester, PA is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Chester, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chester Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Oak Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Chester, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn left onto Oak Lane
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Lane
3
Turn right onto Chester Pike
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Chester Pike
4
Continue on Morton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Morton Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
East 5th Street
6
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 8.5-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time and pacing. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the 19-minute duration makes the trip manageable in a single, continuous stretch. Because you will be navigating local streets like Chester Pike and Morton Avenue, stay alert for shifting traffic patterns typical of suburban and urban road networks. My best advice for this specific route is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before you leave, as the lack of highway miles means you will be relying on local signage and street intersections throughout the entire trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.2 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 9m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 8.5 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.2 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chester, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 8.5 miles and 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.2 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.2 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chester, PA
The final approach into Chester, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chester, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
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
Chester, PA
Evening in Chester on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
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 Upper Darby, PA to Chester, PA covers 8.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Lane, Chester Pike, Morton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Upper Darby, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.41 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.
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Chester, PA is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Chester, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Chester, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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