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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Dallas, PA is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
117.92 mi
02h 28m
Flight
103.76 mi
166.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.76 mi
Kilometers
166.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.92 mi
Kilometers
189.77 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Upper Darby
59 mi
01h 14m
To Dallas
59 mi
01h 14m

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
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Memorial Highway

    124 m · 9 sec · Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    8 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.6 mi · 73%
Bear Creek Boulevard
14.7 mi · 12%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 9%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 2%
PA 115
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.6 mi · 01h 33m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 14m from Upper Darby
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Partly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Upper Darby and 59 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 103.76 mi (166.99 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Dallas

Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,762
Coordinates41.3361900, -75.9632500
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Dallas (-75.96325, 41.33619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 Dallas. The current time is 23:46:46.

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.