How far is Upper Darby, PA from Ancient Oaks, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Ancient Oaks, PA is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Ancient Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Ancient Oaks.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Continue on Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2005 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.3 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Service Plaza
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
675 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
1958 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cetronia Road
2578 ft · 1 min · Cetronia Road
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Turn left onto North Krocks Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Krocks Road
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Lower Macungie Road
1847 ft · 41 sec · Lower Macungie Road
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Turn right onto Church Lane
1174 ft · 57 sec · Church Lane
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Turn left onto Oak Drive
44 m · 9 sec · Oak Drive
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Turn right onto Walnut Lane
107 m · 21 sec · Walnut Lane
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Turn left onto Butternut Lane
127 m · 18 sec · Butternut Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Butternut Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Ancient Oaks.
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
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.3 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Ancient Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Ancient Oaks?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Upper Darby and 28.9 miles from Ancient Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Ancient Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Harleysville
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 Harleysville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Ancient Oaks. Straight-line distance: 45.88 mi (73.84 km).
#1 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ancient Oaks
Census designated place
| Population | 6,661 |
| Coordinates | 40.5473200, -75.5893500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ancient Oaks (-75.58935, 40.54732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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