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

The driving distance from New Hope, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.85 mi
01h 11m
Flight
34.6 mi
55.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.85 mi
Kilometers
83.45 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
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
Oreland
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

From New Hope
23.2 mi
00h 35m
To Upper Darby
28.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower York Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Lower York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on York Road

    11.8 mi · 20 min · York Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    53 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1176 ft · 30 sec · West County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Blair Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Blair Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Easton Road

    2838 ft · 60 sec · Easton Road

  8. 8

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

    2466 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    960 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
York Road
11.8 mi · 23%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 21%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.64 mi · 17%
Lower York Road
3.64 mi · 7%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 6%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

York Road

Continue on York Road

11.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreland
00h 35m from New Hope
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Hope and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Oreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from New Hope and 28.6 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Hope and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Oreland

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 Oreland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.8 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 12.7 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 12.6 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 12.7 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 Oreland.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

14 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.68 km).

New Hope

#1 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bridge Street (-74.951312, 40.3644)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Upper Darby. The current time is 04:52:57.

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.