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

The driving distance from Union, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
67.24 mi
01h 32m
Flight
52.43 mi
84.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.24 mi
Kilometers
108.21 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
West Grove
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Union
32.1 mi
00h 46m
To Upper Darby
35.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clearfield Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Clearfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rawlinsville Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Pike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lime Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lancaster Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.2 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East 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 Union 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 26%
East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 23%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 13%
Lancaster Pike
4.15 mi · 6%
Media Bypass
4.08 mi · 6%
Buck Road
3.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

17.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Grove
00h 46m from Union
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union 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 Union to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

West Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Union and 35.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Grove

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

17 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Newark

18 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 52.43 mi (84.38 km).

Union

#1 Union

Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,661
Coordinates39.9103800, -76.2630100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearfield Road (-76.262984, 39.910403)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Upper Darby. The current time is 03:22:16.

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.