How far is Summit Hill, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Summit Hill, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.99 mi
01h 44m
Flight
69.45 mi
111.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.45 mi
Kilometers
111.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.99 mi
Kilometers
140 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Summit Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summit Hill
2026-04-16T03:45
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summit Hill
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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Summit Hill
43.4 mi
00h 52m
To Upper Darby
43.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summit Hill and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ludlow Street

    882 ft · 41 sec · East Ludlow Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    533 ft · 20 sec · South Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Amidon Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · East Amidon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Laurel Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Laurel Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1653 ft · 37 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    55.6 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summit Hill 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56.1 mi · 65%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 12%
Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
5.76 mi · 7%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 3%
Laurel Drive
2.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 52m from Summit Hill
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Summit Hill 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 Summit Hill to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Summit Hill and 43.6 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Summit Hill and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summit Hill and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 69.45 mi (111.77 km).

Summit Hill

#1 Summit Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,975
Coordinates40.8248100, -75.8710300
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ludlow Street (-75.871078, 40.824969)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.09
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.54 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.95 $15.21 $30.42
Diesel $5.98 $18.36 $36.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Summit Hill and Upper Darby. The current time is 03:45:44.

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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.