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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Hopewell, PA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
43.43 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.71 mi
65.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.71 mi
Kilometers
65.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.9 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Lion
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
21.7 mi
00h 36m
To Hopewell
21.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Media Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

    1289 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    923 ft · 18 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Bethel Road

    2316 ft · 2 min · Bethel Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Calvary Road

    1649 ft · 1 min · Calvary Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Roneys Corner Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Roneys Corner Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road

    1132 ft · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 40%
Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 35%
Media Bypass
3.96 mi · 9%
Springfield Road
3.78 mi · 9%
State Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Roneys Corner Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Lion
00h 36m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Red Lion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Upper Darby and 21.7 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Red Lion

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Red Lion and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Lion.

RAIL

Downingtown

14 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

16 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 40.71 mi (65.52 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Hopewell

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population12,548
Coordinates39.7792700, -76.0163400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Hopewell (-76.01634, 39.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Hopewell. The current time is 08:19:05.

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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.