How far is Forest Hills, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Upper Darby.
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Start on Forest Hills Road
616 ft · 23 sec · Forest Hills Road
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Turn right onto Oakwood Drive
107 m · 16 sec · Oakwood Drive
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Turn right onto Winterstown Road
1911 ft · 49 sec · Winterstown Road
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Continue on Springvale Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Springvale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road
13.6 mi · 23 min · Delta Road
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Turn left onto Holtwood Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
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Continue on Friendly Drive
1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive
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Continue on Buck Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Lime Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Lime Street
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Continue on Kirkwood Pike
8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike
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Continue on West Lancaster Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road
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Turn left onto East Providence Road
2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hills and Upper Darby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Forest Hills and 41.9 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Hills and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.
Parkesburg
Newark
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 70.33 mi (113.18 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,256 |
| Coordinates | 39.8870400, -76.5996900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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