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

The driving distance from Millersville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
70.36 mi
01h 44m
Flight
57.41 mi
92.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.41 mi
Kilometers
92.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.36 mi
Kilometers
113.24 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Millersville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersville
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersville
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
Caln
PA

Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Millersville
32.8 mi
00h 52m
To Upper Darby
37.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Millersville and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Frederick Street

    67 m · 15 sec · East Frederick Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highschool Avenue

    1848 ft · 1 min · Highschool Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Cottage Avenue

    2647 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Barbara Street

    1048 ft · 33 sec · Barbara Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Barbara Street

    886 ft · 29 sec · Barbara Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Millersville Road

    2448 ft · 1 min · Millersville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Millersville Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Millersville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Manor Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manor Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West King Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · West King Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway East

    582 ft · 18 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Pike

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · West Chester Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Providence Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Providence Road

    2928 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Media Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Media Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millersville 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 20%
Old Philadelphia Pike
8.68 mi · 12%
West Chester Pike
7.24 mi · 10%
Lincoln Highway
5.45 mi · 8%
Newport Road
5.4 mi · 8%
Pottstown Pike
4.58 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caln
00h 52m from Millersville
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Millersville 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 Millersville to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Caln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Millersville and 37.5 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caln

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

3 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

6 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Exton

14 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 57.41 mi (92.39 km).

Millersville

#1 Millersville

City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,289
Coordinates39.9978800, -76.3541300
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: East Frederick Street (-76.354174, 39.997868)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 Millersville and Upper Darby. The current time is 02:27:19.

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.