How far is Upper Darby, PA from Forest Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Forest Hills, PA is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Forest Hills.
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Start on West Providence Road
2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Continue on Media Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
1289 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Kirkwood Pike
8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike
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Continue on South Lime Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Lime Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Buck Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Friendly Drive
1918 ft · 41 sec · Friendly Drive
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Continue on Holtwood Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road
13.6 mi · 23 min · Delta Road
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Turn left onto Springvale Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Springvale Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
884 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Forest Hills Road
1437 ft · 49 sec · Forest Hills Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Hills Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Forest Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 00h 24m
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 Mostly Sunny near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Upper Darby and 42 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Forest Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Parkesburg
Newark
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 70.33 mi (113.18 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 Forest Hills
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,256 |
| Coordinates | 39.8870400, -76.5996900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-76.59969, 39.88704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
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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