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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Morrisville, PA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
38.25 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.29 mi
51.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.29 mi
Kilometers
51.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.25 mi
Kilometers
61.55 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
19.1 mi
00h 32m
To Morrisville
19.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 43 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    604 ft · 30 sec · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baily Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Baily Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Lane

    610 ft · 26 sec · Church Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Longacre Boulevard

    752 ft · 23 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Longacre Boulevard

    55 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

    958 ft · 27 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

    2083 ft · 57 sec · North Longacre Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Whitby Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 45th Street

    629 ft · 25 sec · South 45th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    1871 ft · 55 sec · Chester Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue

    1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South University Avenue

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West

    2754 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton

    1885 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills

    1142 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Stony Hill Road

    1640 ft · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive

    91 m · 7 sec · Woolston Drive

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive

    2606 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Trenton Avenue

    1131 ft · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on West Trenton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    888 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    25 m · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
23.2 mi · 61%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.33 mi · 6%
Vine Street Expressway
1.86 mi · 5%
West Trenton Avenue
1.68 mi · 4%
Baily Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 32m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Upper Darby and 19.1 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 32.29 mi (51.96 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,605
Coordinates40.2115000, -74.7879400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Morrisville. The current time is 00:59:00.

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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.