How far is Upper Darby, PA from East Earl, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to East Earl, PA is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
48.6 mi
01h 22m
Flight
42.07 mi
67.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.07 mi
Kilometers
67.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.6 mi
Kilometers
78.21 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 East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 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
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Exton
PA

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

From Upper Darby
24.2 mi
00h 41m
To East Earl
24.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and East Earl.

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Media Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    705 ft · 14 sec · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    96 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Exton Bypass

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Manor Avenue

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: Honey Brook, DCCC Chester County Campus

    553 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Manor Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Manor Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Horseshoe Pike

    12.5 mi · 22 min · Horseshoe Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Division Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Division Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Earl Road

    1410 ft · 27 sec · East Earl Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Earl Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horseshoe Pike
12.5 mi · 26%
North Middletown Road
5.81 mi · 12%
Division Highway
4.88 mi · 10%
Media Bypass
3.96 mi · 8%
Springfield Road
3.78 mi · 8%
PA 100 North
3.29 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Horseshoe Pike

Continue on Horseshoe Pike

12.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exton
00h 41m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to East Earl?

The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 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?

Exton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Upper Darby and 24.4 miles from East Earl.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Stop Ideas Near Exton

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

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

RAIL

Exton

1 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

8 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and East Earl. Straight-line distance: 42.07 mi (67.71 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
East Earl

#2 East Earl

Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population6,899
Coordinates40.1101000, -76.0327200
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: East Earl (-76.03272, 40.1101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.49 L · about $6.99
Round trip
$13.97
3.42 gal · 12.98 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.99 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.86 $15.73
Premium $4.95 $8.47 $16.94
Diesel $5.98 $10.23 $20.45

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 East Earl. The current time is 03:14:21.

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.