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

The driving distance from Shenandoah, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
101.53 mi
02h 12m
Flight
78.6 mi
126.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.6 mi
Kilometers
126.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.53 mi
Kilometers
163.4 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 30, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Shenandoah
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah
2026-04-30T01:35
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 30, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah
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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Shenandoah
53.6 mi
01h 06m
To Upper Darby
48 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Market Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · South Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Cherry Street

    62 m · 14 sec · East Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1333 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gold Star Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gold Star Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Lehigh Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Lehigh Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  22. 22

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  24. 24

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 37%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 21%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 11%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 10%
Skyline Drive
4.24 mi · 4%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
78.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
01h 06m from Shenandoah
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shenandoah and Chance 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 Shenandoah to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Shenandoah and 48 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shenandoah and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 78.6 mi (126.5 km).

Shenandoah

#1 Shenandoah

Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates40.8203700, -76.2007700
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.20075, 40.820293)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.46 $32.93
Premium $4.95 $17.74 $35.47
Diesel $5.98 $21.41 $42.82

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Shenandoah and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:35:23.

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.