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

The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.68 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.29 mi
51.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.29 mi
Kilometers
51.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.68 mi
Kilometers
62.25 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Morrisville
19.3 mi
00h 32m
To Upper Darby
19.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Boulevard

    856 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woolston Drive

    2532 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Philadelphia

    1349 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 West: Philadelphia

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: International Airport

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport

    583 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

    1027 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street

    52 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 34th Street

    1448 ft · 40 sec · South 34th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South 48th Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenway Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 49th Street

    3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1401 ft · 57 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Whitby Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

    3041 ft · 1 min · North Longacre Boulevard

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Longacre Boulevard

    52 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

    752 ft · 25 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Lane

    610 ft · 24 sec · Church Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Baily Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Baily Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Elberon Avenue

    152 m · 27 sec · Elberon Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Providence Road

    1919 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 Morrisville and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 West
23.5 mi · 61%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.71 mi · 7%
West Trenton Avenue
1.9 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
1.81 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.21 mi · 3%
Whitby Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 West

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 32m from Morrisville
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morrisville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Morrisville and 19.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 32.29 mi (51.96 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,605
Coordinates40.2115000, -74.7879400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrisville and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:38:47.

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.