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

The driving distance from Trappe, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
30.73 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.73 mi
Kilometers
49.46 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Mon, Apr 13, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Trappe
Mon, Apr 13, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trappe
2026-04-13T13:40
Arrive Upper Darby
Mon, Apr 13, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trappe
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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Trappe
15.4 mi
00h 24m
To Upper Darby
15.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1704 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Trappe Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Trappe Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Rock Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Black Rock Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto South Collegeville Road

    1821 ft · 44 sec · South Collegeville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    6 mi · 8 min · Pottstown Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trappe 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 21%
Pottstown Expressway
6.02 mi · 20%
Schuylkill Expressway
3.46 mi · 11%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 10%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 8%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

6.4 mi · 00h 09m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 24m from Trappe
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Trappe and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Trappe to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Trappe and 15.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Trappe and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.7 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 13.5 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 13.5 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 13.6 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 King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trappe and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.67 km).

Trappe

#1 Trappe

Town of the United States

Population3,740
Coordinates40.1989900, -75.4762900
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-75.476365, 40.198885)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Trappe and Upper Darby. The current time is 13:40:17.

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.