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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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 02h 02m.
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.
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
869 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
1529 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike
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Take the exit straight toward Pottsville Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto South Sillyman Street
1778 ft · 34 sec · South Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1315 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Zerbe Street
23 m · 3 sec · Zerbe Street
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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.
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
37.5 mi · 00h 40m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emmaus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Cressona. Straight-line distance: 68.37 mi (110.03 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 Cressona
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 40.6267600, -76.1927200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cressona (-76.19272, 40.62676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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