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

The driving distance from Telford, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
34.07 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.35 mi
44.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.35 mi
Kilometers
44.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.07 mi
Kilometers
54.83 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Telford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Telford
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Telford
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
Plymouth Meeting
PA

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Telford
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Upper Darby
16.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hector Alley

    42 m · 15 sec · Hector Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto School Lane

    540 ft · 26 sec · School Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Reliance Road

    2302 ft · 2 min · East Reliance Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harleysville Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harleysville Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wambold Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Wambold Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    2984 ft · 1 min · Sumneytown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP South

    2733 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 32%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.3 mi · 30%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 9%
Allentown Road
2.62 mi · 8%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 7%
Wambold Road
1.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth Meeting
00h 26m from Telford
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Telford 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 Telford to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Plymouth Meeting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Telford and 16.6 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Telford and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth Meeting

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 Plymouth Meeting and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth Meeting.

RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Telford and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 27.35 mi (44.01 km).

Telford

#1 Telford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,683
Coordinates40.3220500, -75.3279500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Hector Alley (-75.327689, 40.321902)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 Telford and Upper Darby. The current time is 22:51:59.

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.