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

The driving distance from Northampton, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
65.49 mi
01h 29m
Flight
53.66 mi
86.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.66 mi
Kilometers
86.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.49 mi
Kilometers
105.4 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Northampton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northampton
2026-04-18T04:37
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northampton
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Northampton
32.7 mi
00h 44m
To Upper Darby
32.7 mi
00h 44m

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 SE
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 Northampton and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2937 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    155 m · 12 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Eugene Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Eugene Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    550 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mickley Road

    1 km · 2 min · Mickley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2810 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northampton 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 57%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 17%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.84 mi · 7%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 44m from Northampton
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northampton 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 Northampton to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Northampton and 32.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
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Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 53.66 mi (86.36 km).

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#1 Northampton

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population9,852
Coordinates40.6862100, -75.4968500
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Northampton (-75.49685, 40.68621)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.75 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.62 gal · 17.5 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.44 $18.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $4.95 $11.44 $22.89
Diesel $5.98 $13.81 $27.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Northampton and Upper Darby. The current time is 04:37:08.

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.