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

The driving distance from Lorane, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
51.08 mi
01h 22m
Flight
39.51 mi
63.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.08 mi
Kilometers
82.21 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lorane
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorane
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 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
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorane
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
Perkiomen
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Lorane
25.5 mi
00h 41m
To Upper Darby
25.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Willow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Neversink Street

    653 ft · 31 sec · Neversink Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lorane Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lorane Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Road

    1860 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Baumstown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Baumstown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Pottstown Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorane 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 27%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 13%
Pottstown Bypass
4.27 mi · 8%
US 422 East
4.27 mi · 8%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
4.22 mi · 8%
Schuylkill Expressway
3.46 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Continue on Pottstown Expressway

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkiomen
00h 41m from Lorane
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorane and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 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?

Perkiomen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Lorane and 25.5 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorane and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

10 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

19 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorane and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 km).

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#1 Lorane

Census designated place

Population4,236
Coordinates40.2884300, -75.8546500
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorane (-75.85465, 40.28843)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorane and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:44:51.

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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.