How far is Ancient Oaks, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Ancient Oaks, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
57.72 mi
01h 20m
Flight
45.88 mi
73.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.88 mi
Kilometers
73.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.72 mi
Kilometers
92.89 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Ancient Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ancient Oaks
2026-04-23T10:29
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ancient Oaks
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Ancient Oaks
28.9 mi
00h 40m
To Upper Darby
28.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ancient Oaks and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Butternut Lane

    127 m · 21 sec · Butternut Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Lane

    107 m · 21 sec · Walnut Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Drive

    44 m · 9 sec · Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Lane

    1174 ft · 59 sec · Church Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lower Macungie Road

    1847 ft · 46 sec · Lower Macungie Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Krocks Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Krocks Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cetronia Road

    2578 ft · 1 min · Cetronia Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1498 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2397 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    35.6 mi · 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ancient Oaks 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
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.1 mi · 63%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 19%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 4%
Hamilton Boulevard
1.73 mi · 3%
Cetronia Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

35.6 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 40m from Ancient Oaks
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ancient Oaks and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ancient Oaks to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Ancient Oaks and 28.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ancient Oaks and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kulpsville, 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 Kulpsville.

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ancient Oaks and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 45.88 mi (73.84 km).

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#1 Ancient Oaks

Census designated place

Population6,661
Coordinates40.5473200, -75.5893500
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Ancient Oaks (-75.58935, 40.54732)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.34 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.38 $18.76
Premium $4.95 $10.11 $20.21
Diesel $5.98 $12.20 $24.40

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ancient Oaks and Upper Darby. The current time is 10:29:54.

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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.