How far is Upper Darby, PA from Jim Thorpe, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.65 mi
01h 43m
Flight
69.77 mi
112.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.77 mi
Kilometers
112.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.65 mi
Kilometers
129.79 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jim Thorpe
Sat, Apr 11, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 11, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-11T07:28
Arrive Jim Thorpe
Sat, Apr 11, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
40.3 mi
00h 51m
To Jim Thorpe
40.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Jim Thorpe.

  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 · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg

    3106 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    128 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 34 sec · Lehigh Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Street

    3094 ft · 1 min · North Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    41 m · 6 sec · West 6th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56 mi · 69%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 13%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 4%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 3%
Mauch Chunk Street
1.89 mi · 2%
Interchange Road
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

56 mi · 01h 01m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 51m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Jim Thorpe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Jim Thorpe?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Upper Darby and 40.3 miles from Jim Thorpe.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Jim Thorpe. Straight-line distance: 69.77 mi (112.28 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Jim Thorpe

#2 Jim Thorpe

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Population4,650
Coordinates40.8759200, -75.7324100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Jim Thorpe (-75.73241, 40.87592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.11 $26.21
Premium $4.95 $14.12 $28.24
Diesel $5.98 $17.04 $34.09

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 Jim Thorpe. The current time is 07:28:37.

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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.