How far is Pennsburg, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Pennsburg, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsburg and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsburg and Upper Darby.
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Start on Main Street
2998 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Quakertown Avenue
1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Continue on John Fries Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on John Fries Highway
56 m · 9 sec · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
2321 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.8 mi · 26 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 Pennsburg 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
23.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Pennsburg 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 Pennsburg to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Pennsburg and 24.1 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pennsburg and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennsburg and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 33.97 mi (54.67 km).
#1 Pennsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,853 |
| Coordinates | 40.3909300, -75.4921200 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
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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