How far is Lancaster, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 01h 29m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Upper Darby.
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Start on the route
9 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East King Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · East King Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway East
582 ft · 18 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Philadelphia Pike
8.7 mi · 15 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Exton Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Pottstown Pike
3 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Pike
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square
547 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
7.2 mi · 12 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto Providence Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Providence Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Providence Road
2928 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Media Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 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 Lancaster and Upper Darby.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Thorndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Lancaster and 47.8 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Thorndale
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 Thorndale.
Downingtown
Coatesville
Exton
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 55.14 mi (88.74 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 40.0378800, -76.3055100 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.50 | $33.01 |
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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