How far is Upper Darby, PA from Mount Pleasant, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
130.48 mi
02h 55m
Flight
96.54 mi
155.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.54 mi
Kilometers
155.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.48 mi
Kilometers
209.98 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T03:26
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Delta
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
65.2 mi
01h 27m
To Mount Pleasant
65.3 mi
01h 27m

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
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Oak Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester Pike

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

    882 ft · 17 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Chester

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    41.3 mi · 48 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    3269 ft · 43 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

    870 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 43 West: White Marsh

    2668 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    2012 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    924 ft · 18 sec · College View Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    540 ft · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Littlestown Pike

    10.1 mi · 17 min · Littlestown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
42 mi · 32%
Baltimore Beltway
13.5 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 9%
Delaware Turnpike
10.4 mi · 8%
Littlestown Pike
10.1 mi · 8%
Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

41.3 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delta
01h 27m from Upper Darby
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Delta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Upper Darby and 65.3 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Delta

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

28 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Lancaster station

36 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

43 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 96.54 mi (155.37 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population4,186
Coordinates39.7337100, -77.0755400
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Mount Pleasant (-77.07554, 39.73371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.59
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.80 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.16 $42.31
Premium $4.95 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.98 $27.51 $55.02

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 Mount Pleasant. The current time is 03:26:22.

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.