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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Auburn, PA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
86.76 mi
01h 54m
Flight
63.32 mi
101.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.32 mi
Kilometers
101.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.76 mi
Kilometers
139.63 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Oct 15, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-10-15T20:10
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Oct 15, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
43.3 mi
00h 57m
To Auburn
43.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Centre Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    811 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Market Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 43%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 25%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 12%
Centre Turnpike
3.29 mi · 4%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Market Street
2.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 57m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Auburn?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Upper Darby and 43.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.66 one way or $27.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 63.32 mi (101.9 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population689
Coordinates40.5984200, -76.0932700
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Auburn (-76.09327, 40.59842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $13.66
Round trip
$27.32
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $13.66 $27.32
Mid-grade $4.93 $15.07 $30.14
Premium $5.31 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $6.55 $20.04 $40.09

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Auburn. The current time is 20:10:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.