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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Dale, PA is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
47.51 mi
01h 22m
Flight
38.23 mi
61.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.23 mi
Kilometers
61.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.51 mi
Kilometers
76.46 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T08:16
Arrive Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Worcester
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
23.7 mi
00h 41m
To Dale
23.7 mi
00h 41m

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
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

    1730 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sumneytown Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Sumneytown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gravel Pike

    948 ft · 27 sec · Gravel Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hill Road

    1231 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hill Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Niantic Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Niantic Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 100

    68 m · 9 sec · Route 100

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dairy Lane

    1426 ft · 1 min · Dairy Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Route 100

    1 km · 1 min · Old Route 100

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Forgedale Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Forgedale Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dale Road

    826 ft · 36 sec · Dale Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dale Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 23%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.2 mi · 21%
Main Street
5.4 mi · 11%
Hill Road
5.19 mi · 11%
Sumneytown Pike
4.21 mi · 9%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worcester
00h 41m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Dale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Upper Darby and 23.7 miles from Dale.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worcester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Worcester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.

RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

22 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

28 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

31 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Dale. Straight-line distance: 38.23 mi (61.53 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Dale

Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,110
Coordinates40.4162100, -75.6157400
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Dale (-75.61574, 40.41621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.73 $15.45
Premium $4.95 $8.32 $16.65
Diesel $5.98 $10.05 $20.09

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Dale. The current time is 08:16:59.

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.