How far is Old Orchard, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Old Orchard, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Road
65.35 mi
01h 40m
Flight
50.4 mi
81.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.4 mi
Kilometers
81.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.35 mi
Kilometers
105.17 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Old Orchard
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Orchard
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Orchard
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 Old Orchard
32.7 mi
00h 50m
To Upper Darby
32.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Old Orchard and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on York Place

    25 m · 6 sec · York Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baldwin Drive

    146 m · 23 sec · Baldwin Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Orchard Drive

    2724 ft · 2 min · Old Orchard Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freemansburg Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Freemansburg Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto PA 33 South: Allentown, New York

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    2127 ft · 28 sec · PA-33

  7. 7

    Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

    1850 ft · 24 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem

    3263 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hellertown Road

    1771 ft · 46 sec · Hellertown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    3135 ft · 55 sec · Leithsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 1 min · Flint Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Passer Road

    104 m · 9 sec · Passer Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  26. 26

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Orchard 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 37%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 17%
I 78 West
4.49 mi · 7%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 4%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 50m from Old Orchard
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Old Orchard 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 Old Orchard to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 Old Orchard and 32.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:10 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 Sunny around Old Orchard and Mostly Clear 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.
RAIL

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 Old Orchard and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 50.4 mi (81.11 km).

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#1 Old Orchard

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,434
Coordinates40.6578800, -75.2621200
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Orchard (-75.26212, 40.65788)
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 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Orchard and Upper Darby. The current time is 05:36:44.

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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.