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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Lorane, PA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
48.52 mi
01h 21m
Flight
39.51 mi
63.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.52 mi
Kilometers
78.09 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorane
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Lorane
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Collegeville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
24.2 mi
00h 40m
To Lorane
24.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova

    1828 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on King of Prussia Road

    2 mi · 4 min · King of Prussia Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Upper Gulph Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Upper Gulph Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Radnor Road

    2918 ft · 1 min · Radnor Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Croton Road

    1767 ft · 46 sec · Croton Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Warner Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Devon Park Drive

    1289 ft · 31 sec · Devon Park Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown

    76 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1802 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottstown Bypass

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Perkiomen Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lincoln Road

    1900 ft · 46 sec · Lincoln Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lorane Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lorane Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Neversink Street

    653 ft · 31 sec · Neversink Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Willow Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
14.3 mi · 29%
Pottstown Bypass
8.35 mi · 17%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
5.51 mi · 11%
Mid-County Expressway
3.86 mi · 8%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 6%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Continue on Pottstown Expressway

14.3 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collegeville
00h 40m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Lorane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Collegeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Upper Darby and 24.3 miles from Lorane.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Sunny near Lorane.

Stop Ideas Near Collegeville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

16 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

30 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Lorane. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lorane

Census designated place

Population4,236
Coordinates40.2884300, -75.8546500
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Lorane (-75.85465, 40.28843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.99
Round trip
$13.97
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.99 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.86 $15.73
Premium $4.95 $8.47 $16.94
Diesel $5.98 $10.23 $20.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Lorane. The current time is 05:05:36.

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.