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

The driving distance from Ephrata, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
65.8 mi
01h 21m
Flight
50.92 mi
81.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.92 mi
Kilometers
81.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.8 mi
Kilometers
105.9 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Ephrata
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ephrata
2026-04-19T07:32
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ephrata
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Ephrata
32.9 mi
00h 40m
To Upper Darby
32.9 mi
00h 40m

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
10 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 Ephrata and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ephrata 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 60%
West Main Street
6.87 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 10%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 8%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
2.5 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 40m from Ephrata
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ephrata 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 Ephrata to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Ephrata and 32.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ephrata and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 50.92 mi (81.94 km).

Ephrata

#1 Ephrata

City of the state Washington, United States

Population13,801
Coordinates40.1798200, -76.1788400
Altitude110
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 (-76.178912, 40.179754)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 Ephrata and Upper Darby. The current time is 07:32:18.

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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.