How far is Upper Darby, PA from North Wales, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to North Wales, PA is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and North Wales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and North Wales.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Continue on Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2005 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Germantown Pike East, Plymouth Meeting
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Chemical Road
1655 ft · 45 sec · Chemical Road
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Turn left onto West Germantown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Germantown Pike
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Turn right onto Walton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue
2359 ft · 51 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Turn slight left onto Plymouth Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Morris Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Morris Road
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Turn slight right onto North Wales Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on West Walnut Street
2031 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and North Wales.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mid-County Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Wales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to North Wales?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
West Conshohocken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Upper Darby and 12.9 miles from North Wales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Wales.
Stop Ideas Near West Conshohocken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Conshohocken.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and North Wales. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).
#1 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Wales
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2109400, -75.2782300 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Wales (-75.27823, 40.21094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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