How far is Pen Argyl, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Pen Argyl, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Pen Argyl and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pen Argyl and Upper Darby.
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Start on East Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on North Lehigh Avenue
2741 ft · 1 min · North Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
140 m · 21 sec · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway (Old Route 115)
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway (Old Route 115)
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 33 South
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
15.7 mi · 21 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 Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Pen Argyl and 43.4 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pen Argyl and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg
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 Coopersburg.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pen Argyl and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 64.97 mi (104.56 km).
#1 Pen Argyl
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.8687100, -75.2549000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.07 | $28.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
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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