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

The driving distance from Espy, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
133.75 mi
02h 43m
Flight
95.46 mi
153.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.46 mi
Kilometers
153.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.75 mi
Kilometers
215.25 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Espy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Espy
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Espy
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Espy
66.9 mi
01h 21m
To Upper Darby
66.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Berwick Road

    4 m · 2 sec · Old Berwick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Road

    2128 ft · 59 sec · Central Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbia Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Columbia Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: Hazleton

    1828 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    35.7 mi · 41 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Espy 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 56%
Keystone Shortway
35.7 mi · 27%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 8%
Columbia Boulevard
4.05 mi · 3%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 21m from Espy
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Espy and Chance 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 Espy to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Espy and 66.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Espy and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 95.46 mi (153.62 km).

Espy

#1 Espy

CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,642
Coordinates41.0062000, -76.4099400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Espy (-76.40994, 41.0062)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.87 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.57
9.44 gal · 35.74 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.29 $38.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.71 $43.41
Premium $4.95 $23.38 $46.77
Diesel $5.98 $28.23 $56.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Espy and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:36:00.

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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.