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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
52.1 mi
01h 23m
Flight
43.22 mi
69.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.22 mi
Kilometers
69.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macungie
Fri, Apr 17, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-17T10:54
Arrive Macungie
Fri, Apr 17, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Upper Darby
26 mi
00h 41m
To Macungie
26 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road

    3107 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road

    2568 ft · 51 sec · Trumbauersville Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Nace Road

    851 ft · 43 sec · Nace Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road

    2348 ft · 52 sec · Carvers Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Plains Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    3264 ft · 55 sec · John Fries Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Geryville Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · Geryville Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Kings Highway

    6.2 mi · 15 min · Kings Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Kings Highway North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway North

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 40%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 21%
Kings Highway
6.15 mi · 12%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 6%
Old Plains Road
2.43 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

20.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 41m from Upper Darby
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Macungie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Upper Darby and 26 miles from Macungie.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Macungie.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Macungie. Straight-line distance: 43.22 mi (69.56 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Macungie

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,183
Coordinates40.5159300, -75.5551900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Macungie (-75.55519, 40.51593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Macungie. The current time is 10:54:04.

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.