How far is Tamaqua, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Tamaqua, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 01h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tamaqua and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tamaqua and Upper Darby.
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Start on Mauch Chunk Street
582 ft · 29 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
149 m · 21 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
103 m · 20 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 24 min · West Penn Pike
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East: Allentown
552 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
944 ft · 15 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
2404 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
1895 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 40 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 · 14 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 Tamaqua 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
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Tamaqua and 43.6 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tamaqua and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville
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 Trumbauersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tamaqua and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 70.32 mi (113.17 km).
#1 Tamaqua
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,633 |
| Coordinates | 40.7973100, -75.9693700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.03 | $28.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
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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