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

The driving distance from Montgomery, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.33 mi
03h 02m
Flight
120.19 mi
193.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.19 mi
Kilometers
193.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.33 mi
Kilometers
267.69 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 24, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Fri, Apr 24, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T21:11
Arrive Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 24, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Montgomery
84.8 mi
01h 31m
To Upper Darby
81.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°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 Montgomery and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Houston Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · West Houston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    128 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    538 ft · 13 sec · Montgomery Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1791 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1765 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 45%
Keystone Shortway
64.2 mi · 39%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 7%
2nd Street
6.48 mi · 4%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 31m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Montgomery and 81.6 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

6 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 120.19 mi (193.43 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population1,502
Coordinates41.1703600, -76.8769100
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: West Houston Avenue (-76.87692, 41.170376)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.22 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
11.74 gal · 44.44 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.00 $53.99
Premium $4.95 $29.08 $58.16
Diesel $5.98 $35.10 $70.21

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Upper Darby. The current time is 21:11:00.

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.