Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Malvern, 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
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 Upper Darby, PA to Malvern, 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 Springfield Road, Darby Paoli Road, Sproul Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Springfield 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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 11 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 5.1 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Springfield Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 8 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 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (PA 252 / Newtown Street Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Springfield Road
Turn right onto Springfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn left onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
PA 252 / Newtown Street Road
Turn right onto PA 252 / Newtown Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 30 / East Lancaster Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 30 / East Lancaster Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East King Street
Turn left onto East King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Road | 5.1 mi | 11m |
| Darby Paoli Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sproul Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Newtown Street Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Chester Pike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East King Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Darby Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Lancaster Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Springfield Road
— 5.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Malvern, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn right onto Springfield Road
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn straight onto PA 320
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn straight onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto PA 3
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto PA 252
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 252
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
8
Turn left onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lancaster Avenue
10
Turn left onto East King Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East King Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
East King Street
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
Malvern, PA
Late night in Malvern on Saturday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
30 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
35m 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 Malvern, 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 Springfield Road, Darby Paoli 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 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 $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 8 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 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (PA 252 / Newtown Street Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Malvern, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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