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

The driving distance from McSherrystown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.98 mi
02h 31m
Flight
92.52 mi
148.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.52 mi
Kilometers
148.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.98 mi
Kilometers
194.7 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in McSherrystown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McSherrystown
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McSherrystown
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
Peach Bottom
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From McSherrystown
59.2 mi
01h 15m
To Upper Darby
61.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Elm Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Carlisle Street

    1592 ft · 45 sec · Carlisle Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stock Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Stock Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Eichelberger Street

    707 ft · 19 sec · Eichelberger Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Railroad Street

    1759 ft · 51 sec · North Railroad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on York Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Blooming Grove Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Blooming Grove Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Steltz Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Steltz Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Steltz Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Steltz Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2944 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Campbell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South

  14. 14

    Continue on York Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · York Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Norrisville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East-West Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East-West Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Bypass

    2988 ft · 58 sec · Hickory Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Churchville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Level Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway

    947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridley Park

    1326 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

    1570 ft · 43 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chester Pike

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Oak Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Oak Lane

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Providence Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McSherrystown and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
39 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 16%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 10%
Delaware Turnpike
10.5 mi · 9%
Blooming Grove Road
10.4 mi · 9%
Delaware Expressway
7.53 mi · 6%
Steltz Road
7.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peach Bottom
01h 15m from McSherrystown
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McSherrystown 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 McSherrystown to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Peach Bottom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from McSherrystown and 61.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McSherrystown and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Peach Bottom

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

27 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Lancaster station

34 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

35 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Newark

41 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McSherrystown and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.9 km).

McSherrystown

#1 McSherrystown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,080
Coordinates39.8073200, -77.0113700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.011404, 39.807387)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $17.45
Round trip
$34.89
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.45 $34.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.64 $39.28
Premium $4.95 $21.15 $42.31
Diesel $5.98 $25.53 $51.07

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 McSherrystown and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:38:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.