How far is Upper Darby, PA from Lower Saucon, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
59.32 mi
01h 30m
Flight
46.83 mi
75.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.32 mi
Kilometers
95.47 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T06:06
Arrive Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Harleysville
PA

Census designated place

From Upper Darby
29.6 mi
00h 45m
To Lower Saucon
29.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Lower Saucon.

  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

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Passer Road

    104 m · 12 sec · Passer Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 60 sec · Flint Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Leithsville Road

    3135 ft · 55 sec · Leithsville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Easton Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Lower Saucon Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower Saucon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 41%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 18%
Easton Road
3.99 mi · 7%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleysville
00h 45m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Lower Saucon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Lower Saucon?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Upper Darby and 29.6 miles from Lower Saucon.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Lower Saucon.

Stop Ideas Near Harleysville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

28 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

31 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

37 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Lower Saucon. Straight-line distance: 46.83 mi (75.37 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Lower Saucon

#2 Lower Saucon

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population10,813
Coordinates40.6062100, -75.2824000
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Lower Saucon (-75.2824, 40.60621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
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
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.54 $17.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.95 $10.35 $20.71
Diesel $5.98 $12.50 $25.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Lower Saucon. The current time is 06:06:32.

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.