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

The driving distance from Falls, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
130.25 mi
02h 27m
Flight
110.06 mi
177.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.06 mi
Kilometers
177.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.25 mi
Kilometers
209.61 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falls
2026-04-18T03:22
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
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 Falls
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 Falls
63.9 mi
01h 13m
To Upper Darby
66.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Falls and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falls Road

    1454 ft · 45 sec · Falls Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sullivans Trail

    10 mi · 17 min · Sullivans Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Exeter Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Exeter Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Exeter Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Exeter Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Exeter Avenue

    50 m · 4 sec · Exeter Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort Jenkins Bridge

    1166 ft · 31 sec · Fort Jenkins Bridge

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kennedy Boulevard

    824 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto William Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto South Township Boulevard

    3074 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476

    1421 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
95 mi · 73%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 8%
Sullivans Trail
10 mi · 8%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Exeter Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 13m from Falls
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falls 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 Falls to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 63.9 miles from Falls and 66.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falls and Mostly Sunny 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 Falls and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 110.06 mi (177.13 km).

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#1 Falls

City in United States of America

Population1,851
Coordinates41.4606300, -75.8488100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Falls Road (-75.848784, 41.460669)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.59
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.80 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.16 $42.31
Premium $4.95 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.98 $27.51 $55.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Falls and Upper Darby. The current time is 03:22:46.

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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.