How far is Dover, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Dover, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 03m.
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.
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Upper Darby.
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Start on East Canal Street
36 m · 9 sec · East Canal Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1836 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Carlisle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Road
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Turn left onto Church Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Road
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto Loucks Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Loucks Road
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Continue on Arsenal Road
1615 ft · 36 sec · Arsenal Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East
607 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Belmont Street
578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto North Hills Road
1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi · 8 min
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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 Dover 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.
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.
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 Dover 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 Dover to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Dover and 53.4 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill
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 Terre Hill.
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.6 km).
#1 Dover
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.0017600, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
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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