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

The driving distance from Napier, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
203.58 mi
03h 27m
Flight
174.04 mi
280.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.04 mi
Kilometers
280.09 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.58 mi
Kilometers
327.63 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Napier
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Napier
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Napier
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
New Cumberland
PA

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Napier
101.7 mi
01h 43m
To Upper Darby
101.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Napier Station Road

    1592 ft · 1 min · Napier Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allegheny Road

    1519 ft · 32 sec · Allegheny Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    921 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 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 Napier 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 89%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 3%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cumberland
01h 43m from Napier
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Napier 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 Napier to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

New Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Napier and 101.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Cumberland

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

3 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

14 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

35 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Napier and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 174.04 mi (280.09 km).

Napier

#1 Napier

Township of Pennsylvania

Population2,109
Coordinates40.0370200, -78.5583500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Napier Station Road (-78.55831, 40.036938)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.19 L · about $29.34
Round trip
$58.67
14.36 gal · 54.38 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.34 $58.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.02 $66.04
Premium $4.95 $35.57 $71.14
Diesel $5.98 $42.94 $85.87

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 Napier and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:54:12.

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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.