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

The driving distance from Kutztown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
68.16 mi
01h 22m
Flight
48.59 mi
78.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.59 mi
Kilometers
78.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.16 mi
Kilometers
109.69 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Mon, May 25, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Kutztown
Mon, May 25, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kutztown
2026-05-24T22:50
Arrive Upper Darby
Mon, May 25, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kutztown
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Kutztown
34.1 mi
00h 41m
To Upper Darby
34.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
65°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Kutztown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    3265 ft · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1922 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West 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 Kutztown 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 55%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 16%
Kutztown Road
4.55 mi · 7%
Schantz Road
3.59 mi · 5%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 4%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 41m from Kutztown
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kutztown and Patchy Fog near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kutztown to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Kutztown and 34.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kutztown and Patchy Fog near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kutztown and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 48.59 mi (78.2 km).

Kutztown

#1 Kutztown

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,070
Coordinates40.5173200, -75.7774200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-75.777366, 40.517294)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kutztown and Upper Darby. The current time is 22:50:13.

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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.