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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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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
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Continue on PA-33
24 mi · 30 min · PA-33
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Continue on Milford Road
7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road
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Continue on Federal Road
7 mi · 13 min · Federal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Delaware.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hellertown.
Paoli
White Haven, PA
Trenton Transit Center
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 87.28 mi (140.46 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 Delaware
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,116 |
| Coordinates | 41.1609300, -74.9093400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delaware (-74.90934, 41.16093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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