Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Marple, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 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 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marple, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a short trek from Upper Darby to Marple, Pennsylvania, you are looking at a quick 7.9-mile journey. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you will avoid highway travel altogether, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $1. This drive stays within the Northeast region, serving as a straightforward connection between two neighboring communities. It is a highly practical transit option for those who prefer avoiding major interstates for a more direct, local path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Sproul Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Providence Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lovell Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Village Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Netherington Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Parkview Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Candlewood Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Springfield Road
— 4.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Marple, 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
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Springfield Road
5
Turn left onto Netherington Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Netherington Drive
6
Turn right onto Village Lane
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Village Lane
7
At end of road, turn right onto Candlewood Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Candlewood Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Parkview Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Parkview Drive
9
At end of road, turn right onto Lovell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lovell Avenue
10
Turn left onto Hearth Road
415 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hearth Road
11
Arrive at destination
Hearth Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Netherington Drive
Turn left onto Netherington Drive
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Candlewood Road
At end of road, turn right onto Candlewood Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Parkview Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Parkview Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Lovell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Lovell Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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
Marple, PA
Late night in Marple on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy, local experience as you navigate this 7.9-mile stretch. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed merging or long-distance cruising. You will primarily navigate via Springfield Road and Sproul Road, with Netherington Drive playing a role in your transit. Because there is no extended highway mileage, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Springfield Road, meaning you should anticipate frequent turns and consistent stop-and-go conditions. The road’s personality is defined by its local, technical nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between these neighborhood arteries.
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: 4.5 mi on Springfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.4 miles in near Springfield Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (Netherington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Candlewood Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 7.9 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Springfield Road. 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (Netherington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Candlewood Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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 Marple, 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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