Origin
Chester, PA
Late night in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.6 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 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Chester and Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is a quick 8.6-mile journey that typically takes about 19 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a simple one-day excursion that requires no overnight stays. You will spend roughly $1 on fuel for the entire drive, making it an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. The route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, creating a straightforward transition between the two communities. Since you are staying within the same state, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving environment throughout the trip. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you where you need to go without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Pike | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| West Providence Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Oak Lane | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Morton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Pike
— 4.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on East 5th Street
274 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto PA 320
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto US 13 Business
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 9th Street
4
Turn left onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Morton Avenue
5
Continue on US 13
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West Oak Lane
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Oak Lane
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Providence Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Providence Road
8
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 320 / Madison Street
Turn left onto PA 320 / Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 Business / East 9th Street
Turn right onto US 13 Business / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / Morton Avenue
Turn left onto US 13 / Morton Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Oak Lane
Turn left onto West Oak Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Providence Road
Turn right onto West Providence Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
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
Late night in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate rhythm. You will navigate a series of local streets, specifically Chester Pike, West Providence Road, and West Oak Lane, which account for 0% highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.5-mile segment along Chester Pike. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you should prepare for frequent maneuvering rather than long-distance cruising. The experience is defined by the constant, shifting nature of local traffic patterns as you move through the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Chester Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 PA 320 / Madison Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 5 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 (PA 320 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 Business / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 13 / Morton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Chester, PA
Full guide →Founded 1682
Chester is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Chester is a suburb of the city of Philadelphia. The current population estimate is 30,409. The city is predominantly made up of African Americans, making up 79% of the population. Chester is known for poverty and high crime, as almost 40% of residents live below the poverty line.
Top landmarks
- • Chester Waterside Station of the Philadelphia Electric Company
- • 1724 Chester Courthouse — historic courthouse in Chester, Pennsylvania
- • William Penn Landing Site
Arriving in Upper Darby, PA
Full guide →Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.6 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Chester Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 320 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 Business / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 13 / Morton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Upper Darby, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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