How far is Upper Darby, PA from North Heidelberg, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to North Heidelberg, PA is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
77.94 mi
01h 49m
Flight
55.74 mi
89.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.94 mi
Kilometers
125.43 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Heidelberg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive North Heidelberg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
39 mi
00h 54m
To North Heidelberg
39 mi
00h 54m

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
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and North Heidelberg.

  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

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Shore Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown

    1126 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bernville Road

    118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bernville Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Bernville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Heidelberg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Heidelberg Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Charming Forge Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Charming Forge Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charming Forge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.7 mi · 36%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 15%
Bernville Road
7.78 mi · 10%
West Shore Bypass
7.53 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 9%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 54m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near North Heidelberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to North Heidelberg?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Upper Darby and 39 miles from North Heidelberg.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and North Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 55.74 mi (89.7 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
North Heidelberg

#2 North Heidelberg

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,259
Coordinates40.3959300, -76.1341100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: North Heidelberg (-76.13411, 40.39593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.47
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.24 $22.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.65 $25.29
Premium $4.95 $13.62 $27.25
Diesel $5.98 $16.45 $32.89

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 North Heidelberg. The current time is 15:10:13.

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.