How far is Allen, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Allen, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.92 mi
02h 02m
Flight
97.16 mi
156.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.16 mi
Kilometers
156.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.92 mi
Kilometers
188.16 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, May 30, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Allen
Sat, May 30, 10:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allen
2026-05-30T18:14
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, May 30, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Allen
58.4 mi
01h 01m
To Upper Darby
58.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Stonehouse Road

    8 m · 6 sec · Old Stonehouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boiling Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lisburn Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · West Lisburn Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3189 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 77%
West Lisburn Road
6.69 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 5%
I 76 East
5.37 mi · 5%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 01m from Allen
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allen and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allen to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Allen and 58.5 miles from Upper Darby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allen and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reamstown.

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 97.16 mi (156.36 km).

Allen

#1 Allen

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,092
Coordinates40.1653700, -77.0844200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Stonehouse Road (-77.084344, 40.165397)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.62 L · about $16.88
Round trip
$33.75
8.26 gal · 31.24 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.88 $33.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.99 $37.99
Premium $4.95 $20.46 $40.92
Diesel $5.98 $24.70 $49.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Allen and Upper Darby. The current time is 18:14:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.