How far is Highspire, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Highspire, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highspire and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highspire and Upper Darby.
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Start on Market Street
109 m · 21 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
142 m · 24 sec · Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street
740 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Eisenhower Boulevard
2336 ft · 44 sec · Eisenhower Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto PA 283 East, I 76 Toll
64 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll
1129 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
3093 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West 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 Highspire and Upper Darby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 01h 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Highspire 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 Highspire to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Highspire and 49.3 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Highspire and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near New Morgan
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 New Morgan.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highspire and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 82.56 mi (132.87 km).
#1 Highspire
Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.2109200, -76.7910800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| 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: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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