How far is Upper Darby, PA from Hereford, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Hereford, PA is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Hereford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Hereford.
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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
20.8 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
3107 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road
2568 ft · 51 sec · Trumbauersville Road
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Turn slight left onto Nace Road
851 ft · 43 sec · Nace Road
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Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road
2348 ft · 52 sec · Carvers Hill Road
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Turn right onto Old Plains Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on Route 663
701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
843 ft · 21 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gravel Pike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Gravel Pike
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
154 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right
79 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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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 Hereford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Hereford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Hereford?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Upper Darby and 24.5 miles from Hereford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Hereford.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 38.87 mi (62.55 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 Hereford
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 40.4492600, -75.5521300 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hereford (-75.55213, 40.44926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
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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