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

The driving distance from Ransom, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
122.58 mi
02h 17m
Flight
105.27 mi
169.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.27 mi
Kilometers
169.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.58 mi
Kilometers
197.28 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Ransom
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ransom
2026-04-18T08:14
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ransom
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Ransom
61.3 mi
01h 08m
To Upper Darby
61.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Narrows Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Narrows Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Coxton Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Coxton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Boulevard

    1356 ft · 52 sec · Kennedy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto William Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto South Township Boulevard

    3074 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476

    1421 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
95 mi · 77%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 9%
Coxton Road
3.15 mi · 3%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Lower Narrows Road
2.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 08m from Ransom
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ransom 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 Ransom to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Ransom and 61.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ransom and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

45 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ransom and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 105.27 mi (169.42 km).

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#1 Ransom

Township of Pennsylvania

Population1,362
Coordinates41.3942500, -75.8218600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Narrows Road (-75.821884, 41.394268)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.30
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.65 $35.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.87 $39.74
Premium $4.95 $21.40 $42.80
Diesel $5.98 $25.83 $51.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ransom and Upper Darby. The current time is 08:14:04.

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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.