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

The driving distance from Quarryville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
54.22 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.21 mi
75.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.21 mi
Kilometers
75.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.22 mi
Kilometers
87.26 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Quarryville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quarryville
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quarryville
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
Kennett Square
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Quarryville
27.1 mi
00h 37m
To Upper Darby
27.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    15 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1287 ft · 44 sec · West State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lime Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lancaster Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.2 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 32%
East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 28%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 16%
Media Bypass
4.08 mi · 8%
West Lancaster Avenue
2.6 mi · 5%
West Springfield Road
2.17 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennett Square
00h 37m from Quarryville
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quarryville 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 Quarryville to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Kennett Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Quarryville and 27.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kennett Square

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kennett Square and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennett Square.

RAIL

Downingtown

17 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

18 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Newark

20 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quarryville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 47.21 mi (75.97 km).

Quarryville

#1 Quarryville

Borough in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,745
Coordinates39.8970500, -76.1635700
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-76.163538, 39.897052)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.95 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.98 $11.42 $22.84

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quarryville and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:25:18.

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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.