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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Street
29 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Elm Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Carlisle Street
1592 ft · 45 sec · Carlisle Street
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Turn left onto Stock Street
133 m · 14 sec · Stock Street
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Turn right onto Eichelberger Street
707 ft · 19 sec · Eichelberger Street
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Continue on North Railroad Street
1759 ft · 51 sec · North Railroad Street
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Continue on York Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street
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Turn right onto Blooming Grove Road
10.4 mi · 18 min · Blooming Grove Road
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Turn right onto Steltz Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Steltz Road
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Continue on Steltz Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Steltz Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2944 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Campbell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South
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Continue on York Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Norrisville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East-West Highway
35 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Bypass
2988 ft · 58 sec · Hickory Bypass
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Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road
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Turn left onto Churchville Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Level Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridley Park
1326 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
1570 ft · 43 sec · South Stewart Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto West Oak Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Oak Lane
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · 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 McSherrystown 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peach Bottom.
Aberdeen
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McSherrystown and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.9 km).
#1 McSherrystown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,080 |
| Coordinates | 39.8073200, -77.0113700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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