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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Lansford, PA is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
88.89 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.15 mi
112.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.15 mi
Kilometers
112.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.89 mi
Kilometers
143.05 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansford
Fri, May 29, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Fri, May 29, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-05-29T19:56
Arrive Lansford
Fri, May 29, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
44.4 mi
00h 58m
To Lansford
44.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
Lansford Weather
PA
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Friday
Using Nesquehoning as the closest live forecast in the Carbon County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  8. 8

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

    3106 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    128 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East Catawissa Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Patterson Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Patterson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Spring Garden Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Spring Garden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Garden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56 mi · 63%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 12%
East Catawissa Street
4.12 mi · 5%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Market Street
2.25 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 3%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 58m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Lansford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Upper Darby and 44.4 miles from Lansford.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Lansford. Straight-line distance: 70.15 mi (112.9 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Lansford

City in North Dakota

Population3,760
Coordinates40.8317600, -75.8824200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Lansford (-75.88242, 40.83176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.95 $15.56 $31.11
Diesel $5.98 $18.78 $37.55

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Lansford. The current time is 19:56:24.

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.