How far is Lehigh, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Lehigh, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehigh and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh and Upper Darby.
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Start on the route
18 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Lehigh Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
2148 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 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 · 14 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 Lehigh 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 Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lehigh 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 Lehigh to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Lehigh and 60.9 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lehigh and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehigh and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 93.49 mi (150.45 km).
#1 Lehigh
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 41.2745300, -75.4538000 |
| Altitude | 574 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.25 | $42.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.65 | $51.31 |
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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