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

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
95.23 mi
01h 44m
Flight
71.99 mi
115.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.99 mi
Kilometers
115.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.23 mi
Kilometers
153.25 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Elizabethtown
46.7 mi
00h 52m
To Upper Darby
48.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 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 Elizabethtown and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mechanics Alley

    38 m · 11 sec · Mechanics Alley

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Market Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cloverleaf Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward PA 283 East: Lancaster

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 41%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 17%
PA 283 East
15.2 mi · 16%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 7%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 5%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
00h 52m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Elizabethtown and 48.5 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

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Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 71.99 mi (115.85 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population11,494
Coordinates40.1528700, -76.6027500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.602831, 40.15284)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.72 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.72 gal · 25.44 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.45 $30.91
Premium $4.95 $16.65 $33.29
Diesel $5.98 $20.09 $40.19

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 Elizabethtown and Upper Darby. The current time is 05:45:21.

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.