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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Cressona, PA is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
92.98 mi
02h 02m
Flight
68.37 mi
110.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.37 mi
Kilometers
110.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.98 mi
Kilometers
149.64 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cressona
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Cressona
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
46.5 mi
01h 01m
To Cressona
46.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward Pottsville Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Pottsville Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1778 ft · 34 sec · South Sillyman Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1315 ft · 58 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Zerbe Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Zerbe Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zerbe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 40%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 23%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 12%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 11%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Pottsville Pike
2.35 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 01m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cressona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Upper Darby and 46.5 miles from Cressona.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Cressona. Straight-line distance: 68.37 mi (110.03 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Cressona

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population1,585
Coordinates40.6267600, -76.1927200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Cressona (-76.19272, 40.62676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.80
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.40 $26.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.08 $30.17
Premium $4.95 $16.25 $32.50
Diesel $5.98 $19.61 $39.23

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 Upper Darby and Cressona. The current time is 23:38:33.

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.