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

The driving distance from Elizabethville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
131.42 mi
02h 26m
Flight
91.76 mi
147.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.76 mi
Kilometers
147.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.42 mi
Kilometers
211.5 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethville
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethville
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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Elizabethville
65.6 mi
01h 13m
To Upper Darby
65.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    10 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    949 ft · 16 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Market Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · South Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Armstrong Terrace

    123 m · 7 sec · Armstrong Terrace

  5. 5

    Continue on Armstrong Street

    620 ft · 16 sec · Armstrong Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1613 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Peters Mountain Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Peters Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    2727 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethville 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 60%
Peters Mountain Road
8.92 mi · 7%
South Market Street
8.79 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 5%
US 22 East
5.77 mi · 4%
I 76 East
5.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
91.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 13m from Elizabethville
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Elizabethville and 65.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 91.76 mi (147.67 km).

Elizabethville

#1 Elizabethville

Borough in northern Dauhpin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,492
Coordinates40.5489700, -76.8119200
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.811887, 40.548905)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $18.96
Round trip
$37.92
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.96 $37.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.34 $42.68
Premium $4.95 $22.99 $45.97
Diesel $5.98 $27.75 $55.49

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 Elizabethville and Upper Darby. The current time is 22:12:09.

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.