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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Leacock, PA is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
58.94 mi
01h 35m
Flight
50.64 mi
81.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.86 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leacock
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-05-12T20:41
Arrive Leacock
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Downingtown
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
29.5 mi
00h 47m
To Leacock
29.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    705 ft · 14 sec · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    96 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Exton Bypass

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Highway

    2395 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    917 ft · 25 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Newport Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Newport Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on West Newport Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Newport Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on West Newport Road

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Newport Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Newport Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · West Newport Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.7 mi · 23%
West Newport Road
5.96 mi · 10%
North Middletown Road
5.81 mi · 10%
Lincoln Highway
5.63 mi · 10%
Newport Road
5.33 mi · 9%
Media Bypass
3.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downingtown
00h 47m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Leacock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Upper Darby and 29.5 miles from Leacock.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Downingtown

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

10 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

19 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Leacock. Straight-line distance: 50.64 mi (81.49 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Leacock

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population5,783
Coordinates40.0856500, -76.2082900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Leacock (-76.20829, 40.08565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Leacock. The current time is 20:41:29.

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.