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

The driving distance from Davidsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.28 mi
04h 44m
Flight
194.72 mi
313.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.72 mi
Kilometers
313.37 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.28 mi
Kilometers
381.86 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Davidsville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidsville
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davidsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Schlusser
PA

Census designated place

From Davidsville
118.4 mi
02h 22m
To Upper Darby
118.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
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 Davidsville and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodstown Highway

    736 ft · 17 sec · Woodstown Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56 East: Scalp Avenue, Windber

    1064 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Scalp Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Scalp Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidsville 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 76%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
5.67 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schlusser
02h 22m from Davidsville
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Davidsville 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 Davidsville to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Davidsville and 118.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schlusser

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

25 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

38 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidsville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 194.72 mi (313.37 km).

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#1 Davidsville

Census designated place

Population1,130
Coordinates40.2270200, -78.9364100
Altitude529
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Davidsville (-78.93641, 40.22702)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.69 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.40
16.74 gal · 63.38 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.20 $68.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.49 $76.99
Premium $4.95 $41.46 $82.93
Diesel $5.98 $50.05 $100.11

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 Davidsville and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:06:11.

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.