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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Delaware, PA is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.27 mi
02h 49m
Flight
87.28 mi
140.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.28 mi
Kilometers
140.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.27 mi
Kilometers
185.51 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 PM 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 Delaware
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Hellertown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Upper Darby
57.6 mi
01h 24m
To Delaware
57.7 mi
01h 24m

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
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem

    2734 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

    1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on PA-33

    24 mi · 30 min · PA-33

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek

    3.6 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass

    30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Federal Road

    7 mi · 13 min · Federal Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 21%
PA-33
24 mi · 21%
US 209 North
11.5 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 9%
I 78 East
10.7 mi · 9%
Milford Road
7.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hellertown
01h 24m from Upper Darby
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Partly Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Hellertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Upper Darby and 57.7 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hellertown

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

61 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Trenton Transit Center

64 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

64 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 87.28 mi (140.46 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

County in Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,116
Coordinates41.1609300, -74.9093400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Delaware (-74.90934, 41.16093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.4 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.14 gal · 30.8 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.72 $37.44
Premium $4.95 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.98 $24.34 $48.68

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 Delaware. The current time is 08:16:12.

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.