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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Hellertown, PA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
55.3 mi
01h 21m
Flight
45.12 mi
72.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.12 mi
Kilometers
72.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.3 mi
Kilometers
88.99 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hellertown
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Tue, May 12, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-05-12T20:10
Arrive Hellertown
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Upper Darby
27.7 mi
00h 40m
To Hellertown
27.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

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

    2465 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  13. 13

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

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Passer Road

    104 m · 12 sec · Passer Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 60 sec · Flint Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Leithsville Road

    3135 ft · 55 sec · Leithsville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 44%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 20%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 4%
Taylor Drive
2.03 mi · 4%
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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 40m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Hellertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Upper Darby and 27.7 miles from Hellertown.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Hellertown.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Hellertown. Straight-line distance: 45.12 mi (72.62 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Hellertown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,820
Coordinates40.5795400, -75.3407300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Hellertown (-75.34073, 40.57954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Hellertown. The current time is 20:10:17.

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.