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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.23 mi
03h 04m
Flight
110.52 mi
177.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.52 mi
Kilometers
177.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.23 mi
Kilometers
228.9 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilltown
Fri, Apr 10, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 11, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-10T20:01
Arrive Hilltown
Fri, Apr 10, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Upper Darby
71 mi
01h 32m
To Hilltown
71.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

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.

  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

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

    1619 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Arendtsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street

    33 m · 4 sec · North High Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chambersburg Street

    1899 ft · 52 sec · Chambersburg Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Cashtown Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on High Street

    146 m · 16 sec · High Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hilltown Road

    988 ft · 43 sec · Hilltown Road

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.1 mi · 63%
US 15 South
19.4 mi · 14%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 5%
Heidlersburg Road
5.58 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 3%
Cashtown Road
3.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 32m from Upper Darby
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Hilltown. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.87 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Hilltown

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population16,031
Coordinates39.8939800, -77.3588700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Hilltown (-77.35887, 39.89398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.02
10.04 gal · 38 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Hilltown. The current time is 20:01:32.

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.