How far is Palmer Heights, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Palmer Heights, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer Heights and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer Heights and Upper Darby.
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Start on North Greenwood Avenue
749 ft · 27 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Northampton Street
2344 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street
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Turn left onto Sales Street
1033 ft · 25 sec · Sales Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem
123 m · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
1895 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer Heights and Upper Darby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmer Heights 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 Palmer Heights to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 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?
Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Palmer Heights and 37.3 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmer Heights and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbauersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer Heights and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 52.44 mi (84.39 km).
#1 Palmer Heights
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,762 |
| Coordinates | 40.6873200, -75.2624000 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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