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

The driving distance from Pequea, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.14 mi
01h 40m
Flight
58.02 mi
93.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.02 mi
Kilometers
93.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.14 mi
Kilometers
109.66 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Tue, May 12, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Pequea
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequea
2026-05-12T20:39
Arrive Upper Darby
Tue, May 12, 10:19 PM 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 Pequea
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
West Grove
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pequea
34.2 mi
00h 50m
To Upper Darby
33.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pequea and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    45 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Hill Road

    37 m · 10 sec · River Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pequea Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pequea Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Martic Forge Road

    2361 ft · 47 sec · Martic Forge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Marticville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marticville Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Red Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Red Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martic Heights Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Martic Heights Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Truce Road

    1700 ft · 47 sec · Truce Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Truce Road

    2497 ft · 1 min · Truce Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buck Heights Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Buck Heights Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Holtwood Road

    2007 ft · 36 sec · Holtwood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lime Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on West Lancaster Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.2 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequea and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 25%
East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 23%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 13%
Media Bypass
4.08 mi · 6%
Buck Road
3.34 mi · 5%
West Lancaster Avenue
2.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

17.2 mi · 00h 24m

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
+10.2 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Grove
00h 50m from Pequea
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pequea and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pequea to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 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?

West Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Pequea and 33.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Grove

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

17 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Newark

18 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequea and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 58.02 mi (93.37 km).

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#1 Pequea

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population5,448
Coordinates39.8881600, -76.3671800
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: River Hill Road (-76.366551, 39.887851)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pequea and Upper Darby. The current time is 20:39:11.

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.