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

The driving distance from Monroe, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.2 mi
01h 25m
Flight
44.73 mi
71.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.73 mi
Kilometers
71.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.2 mi
Kilometers
93.67 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Tue, Nov 10, 7:26 AM EST
Return by in Monroe
Tue, Nov 10, 8:52 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-11-10T06:01
Arrive Upper Darby
Tue, Nov 10, 7:26 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:30 PM EST
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
Horsham
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Monroe
29 mi
00h 42m
To Upper Darby
29.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    17.4 mi · 27 min · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Doylestown Bypass

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on South Easton Road

    8.6 mi · 15 min · South Easton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2466 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    960 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
18.5 mi · 32%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 19%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.64 mi · 15%
South Easton Road
8.57 mi · 15%
Doylestown Bypass
3.75 mi · 6%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Start on Easton Road

17.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horsham
00h 42m from Monroe
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Horsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Monroe and 29.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Horsham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Horsham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 10 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Horsham.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

19 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.99 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population511
Coordinates40.5728800, -75.1921200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Road (-75.192581, 40.572757)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.79 $9.82 $19.64
Premium $5.24 $10.73 $21.47
Diesel $6.56 $13.44 $26.89

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Upper Darby. The current time is 06:01:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.