How far is Birdsboro, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Birdsboro, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 01h 06m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birdsboro and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birdsboro and Upper Darby.
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Start on Oklahoma Street
36 m · 9 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
832 ft · 40 sec · North Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto River Road
133 m · 12 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Bridge Road
1923 ft · 57 sec · River Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
681 ft · 13 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
8.5 mi · 12 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Continue on Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway
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Continue on County Line Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
3093 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 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 Birdsboro 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.
Pottstown Expressway
Continue on Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Birdsboro and Sunny near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birdsboro to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Perkiomen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Birdsboro and 24.1 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birdsboro and Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen
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 Perkiomen.
Paoli
Exton
Ardmore
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birdsboro and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).
#1 Birdsboro
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.2645400, -75.8040900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
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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