How far is Forest Lake, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Forest Lake, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.93 mi
03h 11m
Flight
139.79 mi
224.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.79 mi
Kilometers
224.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.93 mi
Kilometers
273.47 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Lake
2026-04-16T02:03
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Lake
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Forest Lake
87.9 mi
01h 35m
To Upper Darby
82 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Road 6

    1157 ft · 58 sec · Road 6

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lake Hill Road

    3271 ft · 2 min · Lake Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · North Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Route 167

    1.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 167

  5. 5

    Continue on Owego Street

    3020 ft · 1 min · Owego Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyalusing Street

    68 m · 4 sec · Wyalusing Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    2741 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grow Avenue

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Grow Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    1637 ft · 28 sec · Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 492

    1128 ft · 20 sec · State Route 492

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

    1020 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown

    157 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Lake 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 65%
State Route 492
30.1 mi · 18%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 6%
Grow Avenue
8.1 mi · 5%
North Road
3.89 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
139.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 35m from Forest Lake
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Lake 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 Lake to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Forest Lake and 82 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Lake and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Lake and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 139.79 mi (224.97 km).

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#1 Forest Lake

Township of Pennsylvania

Population1,101
Coordinates41.8842400, -75.9593600
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.959308, 41.884242)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.03
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.52 $49.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.59 $55.19
Premium $4.95 $29.72 $59.45
Diesel $5.98 $35.88 $71.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Lake and Upper Darby. The current time is 02:03:56.

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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.