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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Paxtang, PA is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
102.17 mi
02h 06m
Flight
85.46 mi
137.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.46 mi
Kilometers
137.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.17 mi
Kilometers
164.43 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paxtang
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T02:42
Arrive Paxtang
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
51 mi
01h 03m
To Paxtang
51.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Paxton Street, Bass Pro Drive

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Paxton Street

    134 m · 7 sec · Paxton Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Paxton Street

    2074 ft · 57 sec · Paxton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto City Park Drive

    75 m · 5 sec · City Park Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Paxtang Avenue

    1542 ft · 31 sec · South Paxtang Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Paxtang Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 77%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 4%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.8 mi · 01h 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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 03m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Paxtang.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Upper Darby and 51.2 miles from Paxtang.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Sunny near Paxtang.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

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

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Paxtang. Straight-line distance: 85.46 mi (137.54 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Paxtang

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,546
Coordinates40.2589800, -76.8319200
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Paxtang (-76.83192, 40.25898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.50
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.75 $29.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.60 $33.20
Premium $4.95 $17.88 $35.77
Diesel $5.98 $21.59 $43.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Paxtang. The current time is 02:42:22.

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.