Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Aston, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
11.8 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aston, PA
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Trip Overview
Upper Darby, PA to Aston, PA is 11.8 miles and takes about 25m via East Baltimore Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and within Pennsylvania, making it a simple, local journey. Given its brief duration and lack of highway driving, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a relaxed start to a larger adventure. You won't encounter any major interstate stretches, so expect a straightforward drive through familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Baltimore Pike | 4 mi | 7m |
| East Knowlton Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Concord Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Manchester Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Providence Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Baltimore Pike
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Aston, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn right onto Springfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Springfield Road
3
Turn left onto West Baltimore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on East Baltimore Pike
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Baltimore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Baltimore Avenue
6
Turn left onto Manchester Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manchester Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Manchester Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Manchester Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto East Knowlton Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Knowlton Road
9
Turn right onto Concord Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Aston Mills Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Aston Mills Road
11
Arrive at destination
Aston Mills Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Springfield Road
Turn right onto Springfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto West Baltimore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Manchester Avenue
Turn left onto Manchester Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Knowlton Road
At end of road, turn left onto East Knowlton Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Aston Mills Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Aston Mills Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
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
Aston, PA
Late night in Aston on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
29 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
25m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily surface streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll experience is 4 miles on East Baltimore Pike. Expect a consistent pace as you make your way through neighborhoods and commercial areas. The drive involves frequent turns, so staying attentive to your GPS and road signs will be key to a smooth transition between East Baltimore Pike, East Knowlton Road, and Concord Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on East Baltimore Pike.
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 0.4 miles in near Springfield 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 11.8 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 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (West Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Manchester Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on East Baltimore 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 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (West Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Manchester Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aston, 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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