How far is New Hanover, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from New Hanover, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
38.85 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.26 mi
48.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.26 mi
Kilometers
48.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.53 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in New Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hanover
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hanover
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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From New Hanover
19.4 mi
00h 29m
To Upper Darby
19.4 mi
00h 29m

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
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hanover and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Lutheran Road

    26 m · 7 sec · Lutheran Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swamp Pike

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Swamp Pike

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swamp Pike

    33 m · 2 sec · Swamp Pike

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike

    704 ft · 16 sec · Swamp Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lewis Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hanover 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
11.2 mi · 29%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 16%
Swamp Pike
5.6 mi · 14%
Schuylkill Expressway
3.46 mi · 9%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 8%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 29m from New Hanover
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Hanover 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 New Hanover to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from New Hanover and 19.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 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 Sunny around New Hanover and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hanover and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 30.26 mi (48.7 km).

New Hanover

#1 New Hanover

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population13,464
Coordinates40.2978800, -75.5812900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Lutheran Road (-75.581532, 40.298028)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 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 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hanover and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:23:04.

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.