How far is Archbald, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Archbald, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Archbald and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archbald and Upper Darby.
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Start on Cemetery Street
711 ft · 14 sec · Cemetery Street
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Continue on Salem Street
1785 ft · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Salem Road
105 m · 14 sec · Salem Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 6 West: Scranton
2134 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Archbald and Upper Darby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.4 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Archbald and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Archbald to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Archbald and 67 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Archbald and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Slatington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slatington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Archbald and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 109.1 mi (175.58 km).
#1 Archbald
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,055 |
| Coordinates | 41.4948000, -75.5368500 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.38 | $46.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.23 | $56.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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