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

The driving distance from Cleona, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
89.69 mi
01h 43m
Flight
69.48 mi
111.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.48 mi
Kilometers
111.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.69 mi
Kilometers
144.35 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Cleona
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleona
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleona
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Cleona
44.8 mi
00h 51m
To Upper Darby
44.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Cleona and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    10 m · 5 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Penn Avenue

    3087 ft · 42 sec · West Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South White Oak Street

    584 ft · 20 sec · South White Oak Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South White Oak Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South White Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Horseshoe Pike

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Horseshoe Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

    2532 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Cleona 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.5 mi · 66%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 7%
Horseshoe Pike
5.62 mi · 6%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 6%
South White Oak Street
3.48 mi · 4%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

59.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 51m from Cleona
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleona 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 Cleona to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Cleona and 44.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

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

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleona and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 69.48 mi (111.82 km).

Cleona

#1 Cleona

Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population2,225
Coordinates40.3373100, -76.4755200
Altitude135
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 Center Street (-76.47557, 40.337302)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.82
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.91 $25.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.53 $29.07
Premium $4.95 $15.65 $31.31
Diesel $5.98 $18.90 $37.79

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 Cleona and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:25:45.

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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.