Origin
Fairview, PA
Night in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Fairview and Upper Darby, this 6.6-mile trip is a straightforward transit through Pennsylvania. Expect the drive to take about 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is a highly economical route for your commute or local travel. You will navigate primarily via Fairview Road, Macdade Boulevard, and West Oak Lane to reach your destination. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local environment throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Macdade Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| West Providence Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Oak Lane | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Essex Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Macdade Boulevard
— 3.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Essex Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn right onto Macdade Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West Oak Lane
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Lane
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Providence Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Providence Road
6
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fairview Road
At end of road, turn left onto Fairview Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Macdade Boulevard
Turn right onto Macdade Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Oak Lane
Turn left onto West Oak Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Providence Road
Turn right onto West Providence Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
3 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
15m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of your trip rather than cruising on an interstate. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment of the journey is 0 miles on Fairview Road. This setup creates a stop-and-go experience that is characteristic of busy local road travel. Expect to remain engaged with constant maneuvering as you transition between these three main thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Macdade Boulevard.
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 Fairview Road.
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 15m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Macdade Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (West Oak Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.6-mile drive is an incredibly easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick excursion with minimal time commitment. You'll be back before you know it, spending only about 19 minutes driving each way.
Family Friendly
With a total driving time of just 19 minutes and zero highway miles, this is a short and sweet route that kids will barely notice. The turn-heavy local roads are manageable for a quick family errand.
Solo Traveler
This 19-minute, 6.6-mile drive is a comfortable solo distance, perfect for a quick errand or a short scenic detour without feeling overwhelming.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.6-mile local drive is about as straightforward as it gets for a first-time driver, with a low complexity score of 1/10. The 19-minute duration and lack of highway driving make it very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Macdade Boulevard. 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 (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Macdade Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (West Oak Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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