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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Village Green Lane
88 m · 15 sec · Village Green Lane
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Turn right onto South Main Street
109 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1951 ft · 41 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Dublin Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dublin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Church Road
855 ft · 17 sec · Upper Church Road
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Turn straight onto Hilltown Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilltown Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baringer Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Baringer Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairhill Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Fairhill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spur Road
78 m · 20 sec · Spur Road
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Turn sharp right onto Bethlehem Pike
41 m · 8 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto East Township Line Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Township Line Road
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Continue on Wambold Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Wambold Road
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Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
2984 ft · 1 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP South
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 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 Dublin and Upper Darby.
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.
Mid-County Expressway
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10.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
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.
Germantown Town Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 30.87 mi (49.68 km).
#1 Dublin
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,116 |
| Coordinates | 40.3717700, -75.2015600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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