How far is Preston, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Preston, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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 02h 22m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Upper Darby.
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Start on Chester Street
87 m · 16 sec · Chester Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2444 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Hazleton Street
3198 ft · 1 min · Hazleton Street
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Turn right
1160 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Bear Creek
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP
550 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 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 · 16 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 Preston 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
85.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Preston 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 Preston to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Preston and 57.1 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.47 one way or $32.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Preston and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Chapman
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 Chapman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 94.36 mi (151.85 km).
#1 Preston
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 41.2070300, -75.9054800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.47 | $32.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
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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