How far is Upper Darby, PA from Carroll Valley, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Carroll Valley, PA is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.63 mi
03h 12m
Flight
112.58 mi
181.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.58 mi
Kilometers
181.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.63 mi
Kilometers
248.86 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carroll Valley
Mon, Apr 13, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Mon, Apr 13, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-13T08:26
Arrive Carroll Valley
Mon, Apr 13, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
77.2 mi
01h 36m
To Carroll Valley
77.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Carroll Valley.

  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

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

    1619 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Seton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Seton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2702 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Waynesboro Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fairfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Deer Trail

    1659 ft · 1 min · Deer Trail

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.1 mi · 58%
US 15 South
39.7 mi · 26%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 3%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
Waynesboro Pike
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.1 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 36m from Upper Darby
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Carroll Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Carroll Valley?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Upper Darby and 77.4 miles from Carroll Valley.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Carroll Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Carroll Valley. Straight-line distance: 112.58 mi (181.18 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Carroll Valley

#2 Carroll Valley

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,930
Coordinates39.7492600, -77.3830400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Carroll Valley (-77.38304, 39.74926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $22.31
Round trip
$44.62
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.31 $44.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.11 $50.22
Premium $4.95 $27.05 $54.10
Diesel $5.98 $32.65 $65.30

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 Upper Darby and Carroll Valley. The current time is 08:26:05.

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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.