How far is East Petersburg, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from East Petersburg, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.11 mi
01h 33m
Flight
58.38 mi
93.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.38 mi
Kilometers
93.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.11 mi
Kilometers
127.32 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 PM EDT
Return by in East Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Petersburg
2026-04-19T15:42
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Petersburg
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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From East Petersburg
39.5 mi
00h 46m
To Upper Darby
39.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 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 East Petersburg and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Petersburg and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Manheim Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manheim Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    706 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Petersburg 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 50%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 20%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 8%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 6%
Manheim Pike
3.2 mi · 4%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 4%
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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 46m from East Petersburg
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Petersburg 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 East Petersburg to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from East Petersburg and 39.6 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Petersburg and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Petersburg and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 58.38 mi (93.96 km).

East Petersburg

#1 East Petersburg

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population4,485
Coordinates40.1001000, -76.3541300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-76.354154, 40.100098)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.83 $25.66
Premium $4.95 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.98 $16.68 $33.37

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 East Petersburg and Upper Darby. The current time is 15:42:27.

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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.