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

The driving distance from Cambridge, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
41.9 mi
01h 10m
Flight
36.68 mi
59.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.68 mi
Kilometers
59.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.9 mi
Kilometers
67.43 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Grove
PA

Township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania

From Cambridge
20.9 mi
00h 35m
To Upper Darby
21 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    555 ft · 27 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lombard Street

    113 m · 22 sec · Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    628 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Horseshoe Pike

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Horseshoe Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Manor Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Manor Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East, US 30 Business Alternate Truck East: Exton

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Pike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Providence Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Providence Road

    2928 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Media Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Media Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horseshoe Pike
9.27 mi · 22%
West Chester Pike
7.24 mi · 17%
Pottstown Pike
4.58 mi · 11%
Providence Road
3.83 mi · 9%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
2.79 mi · 7%
Exton Bypass
2.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Horseshoe Pike

At the end of the road, turn right onto Horseshoe Pike

9.27 mi · 00h 16m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove
00h 35m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Cambridge and 21 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grove

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

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

RAIL

Exton

2 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

6 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

14 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

16 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 36.68 mi (59.03 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,470
Coordinates40.0814900, -75.9374400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-75.937446, 40.08154)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 Cambridge and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:47:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.