Origin
Rockdale, PA
Morning in Rockdale on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockdale, 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
24m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockdale, PA
Chet Pichet
Trip Overview
This short 12-mile drive from Rockdale to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is estimated to take just 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With no highway driving involved, expect a local, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the short distance. This route is ideal for those looking for a quick transit within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct connection between two points in the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Media Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lenni Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Pennell Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Convent Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Media Bypass
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockdale, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Convent Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Convent Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lungren Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lungren Road
3
Turn right onto Lenni Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenni Road
4
Turn straight onto PA 452
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Pennell Road
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Media Bypass
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
196 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Springfield Road
10
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
11
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
12
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lungren Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lungren Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Lenni Road
Turn right onto Lenni Road
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1 / Baltimore Pike
Turn right onto US 1 / Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1 / Media Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Media Bypass toward US 1 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 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
16 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
24m 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?
You'll navigate this route primarily using local roads like Media Bypass, West Springfield Road, and North Springfield Road, with 0% of the drive on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.1 miles on Media Bypass, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you encounter more frequent turns. This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' meaning you should anticipate a dynamic driving experience with numerous intersections and changes in direction. It's a classic local road journey, not a high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Media Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Lungren Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.5 miles (Lungren Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Lenni Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 1 / Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 24m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Media Bypass. 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 0.5 miles (Lungren Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Lenni Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 1 / Baltimore Pike): 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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