How far is Upper Darby, PA from Hilltown, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Hilltown, PA is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Hilltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Hilltown.
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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 · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike
1619 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road
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Continue on East York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street
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Continue on Arendtsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street
33 m · 4 sec · North High Street
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Turn right onto Chambersburg Street
1899 ft · 52 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Continue on Cashtown Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road
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Continue on High Street
146 m · 16 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Hilltown Road
988 ft · 43 sec · Hilltown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hilltown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Hilltown.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.1 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Hilltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Hilltown?
The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Upper Darby and 71.2 miles from Hilltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Hilltown.
Stop Ideas Near Brickerville
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 Brickerville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Hilltown. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.87 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 Hilltown
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,031 |
| Coordinates | 39.8939800, -77.3588700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilltown (-77.35887, 39.89398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.09 | $46.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
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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