How far is Upper Darby, PA from Bethel, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Bethel, PA is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 30m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Bethel.
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Start on West Providence Road
2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Continue on Media Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
1289 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Kirkwood Pike
5.5 mi · 8 min · Kirkwood Pike
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Turn left onto Puseyville Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Puseyville Road
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Turn left onto Robert Fulton Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert Fulton Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Fulton View Road
20 m · 3 sec · Fulton View Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton View Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Bethel.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Bethel?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Toughkenamon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Upper Darby and 27.5 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Toughkenamon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toughkenamon.
Coatesville
Newark
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 47.35 mi (76.21 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 Bethel
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,293 |
| Coordinates | 39.8159400, -76.1546800 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-76.15468, 39.81594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
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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