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

The driving distance from Dallastown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.84 mi
02h 01m
Flight
72.44 mi
116.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.44 mi
Kilometers
116.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.84 mi
Kilometers
138.15 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, May 13, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in Dallastown
Wed, May 13, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallastown
2026-05-13T18:39
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, May 13, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallastown
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Dallastown
50.8 mi
01h 00m
To Upper Darby
35 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pleasant Avenue

    1018 ft · 28 sec · South Pleasant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    113 m · 13 sec · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lombard Street

    937 ft · 32 sec · North Lombard Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    3014 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lombard Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lombard Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Freysville Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Freysville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Frysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kreutz Creek Road

    1147 ft · 21 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallastown 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 46%
US 30 East
18.2 mi · 21%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 18%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 7%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 6%
Freysville Road
4.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 00m from Dallastown
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallastown and Partly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallastown to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Dallastown and 35 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallastown and Partly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

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

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallastown and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 72.44 mi (116.58 km).

Dallastown

#1 Dallastown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,869
Coordinates39.8995400, -76.6402500
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pleasant Avenue (-76.640331, 39.89956)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallastown and Upper Darby. The current time is 18:39:03.

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.