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

The driving distance from Dublin, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
42 mi
01h 05m
Flight
30.87 mi
49.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.87 mi
Kilometers
49.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42 mi
Kilometers
67.59 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-19T11:08
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
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
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Dublin
20.6 mi
00h 32m
To Upper Darby
21.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Green Lane

    88 m · 15 sec · Village Green Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    109 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    1951 ft · 41 sec · Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Dublin Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dublin Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Church Road

    855 ft · 17 sec · Upper Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Hilltown Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilltown Pike

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baringer Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Baringer Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fairhill Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Fairhill Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spur Road

    78 m · 20 sec · Spur Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Bethlehem Pike

    41 m · 8 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Township Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Township Line Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wambold Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Wambold Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    2984 ft · 1 min · Sumneytown Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP South

    2733 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West 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 Dublin 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 26%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.3 mi · 24%
Fairhill Road
3.31 mi · 8%
Wambold Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 7%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 32m from Dublin
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Dublin and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Dublin and 21.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:18 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 Rain Showers around Dublin and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Bell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.

RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 30.87 mi (49.68 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population2,116
Coordinates40.3717700, -75.2015600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Green Lane (-75.201312, 40.371664)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
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
5.61 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Upper Darby. The current time is 11:08:19.

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.