How far is Tinicum, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Tinicum, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tinicum and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinicum and Upper Darby.
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Start on Smithtown Road
42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
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Turn straight onto East Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dark Hollow Road
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Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road
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Continue on Old Easton Road
1307 ft · 27 sec · Old Easton Road
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Continue on Old Easton Road
875 ft · 20 sec · Old Easton Road
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Turn left onto Easton Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Easton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Doylestown Bypass
3.7 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Bypass
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Continue on South Easton Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · South Easton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2466 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
960 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.6 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1323 ft · 21 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 Tinicum and Upper Darby.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Tinicum and 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 Tinicum to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Willow Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Tinicum and 24.7 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tinicum and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow Grove.
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tinicum and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 36.98 mi (59.52 km).
#1 Tinicum
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484400, -75.1076700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
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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