Oak Lane Pennsylvania Map

About Oak Lane, Pennsylvania

Oak Lane is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Oak Lane is located at 39.9057°N, 75.2846°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19012.

Oak Lane unfurls across a landscape that is more a gentle swelling than a dramatic rise, where the land breathes with a quiet, arboreal dignity. It lies 1.7 miles south-south-west of Upper Darby, PA (from Upper Darby, PA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-south-west of Philadelphia. The broad shoulders of Delaware County here are draped in a verdant mantle, the trees, ancient sentinels of oak and maple, casting long, cool shadows across the winding roads that trace the contours of the terrain. The air itself carries a damp, earthy perfume, particularly after a rain, a scent of decaying leaves and burgeoning life that clings to the skin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting mosaics, illuminating the moss-velveted stones of old garden walls and the occasional glint of a weathered mailbox. This is a place where the horizon feels close, hemmed in by the leafy embrace of nature, lending it an intimate, almost secretive character. The history of Oak Lane is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring presence of its older homes, many of which stand as quiet testaments to generations who worked the land. Once, the hum of agricultural life was the dominant sound, with farms dotting these very slopes, their prosperity tied to the fertile soil and the nearby waterways that facilitated trade. While the agricultural heartbeat has softened, the echo remains in the community’s appreciation for open spaces and a connection to the natural world. Today, the local economy leans towards the professional and service sectors, with residents often commuting to larger urban centers, yet a distinct sense of local identity persists, fostered by close-knit neighborhoods and a shared commitment to preserving the verdant charm that defines Oak Lane. The rhythm of life here is one of considered pace, where the changing seasons dictate the mood as much as any calendar.

About This Oak Lane Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Lane, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.905668, -75.28463. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oak Lane and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Oak Lane includes the ZIP code (19032), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Delaware County (Media), and school district assignment (Cheltenham School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oak Lane is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.