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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.91 mi
02h 01m
Flight
70.33 mi
113.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.33 mi
Kilometers
113.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.91 mi
Kilometers
135.04 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hills
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
Oxford
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Forest Hills
42 mi
01h 00m
To Upper Darby
41.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 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 Forest Hills and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Hills Road

    616 ft · 23 sec · Forest Hills Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

    107 m · 16 sec · Oakwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winterstown Road

    1911 ft · 49 sec · Winterstown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Springvale Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Springvale Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road

    13.6 mi · 23 min · Delta Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lime Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lancaster Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.2 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 21%
East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 18%
Delta Road
13.6 mi · 16%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 11%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 11%
Media Bypass
4.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 00m from Forest Hills
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

20 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Newark

23 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

26 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

33 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

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).

Forest Hills

#1 Forest Hills

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population6,256
Coordinates39.8870400, -76.5996900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Hills Road (-76.599697, 39.887047)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $12.09
Round trip
$24.19
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hills and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:26:02.

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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.