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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Pennsburg, PA is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.52 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.97 mi
54.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.97 mi
Kilometers
54.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.52 mi
Kilometers
70.04 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 Pennsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Pennsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Norriton
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
21.7 mi
00h 32m
To Pennsburg
21.7 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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Finland Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Finland Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finland Road

    2010 ft · 50 sec · Finland Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Geryville Pike

    1052 ft · 32 sec · Geryville Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto James Road

    3086 ft · 1 min · James Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 6th Street

    2469 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 48%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 25%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 7%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 5%
Finland Road
1.9 mi · 4%
Upper Ridge Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

20.8 mi · 00h 22m

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
+9.5 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Norriton
00h 32m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Pennsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 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?

East Norriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Upper Darby and 21.7 miles from Pennsburg.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Pennsburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Norriton

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 East Norriton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norriton.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

17 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Pennsburg. Straight-line distance: 33.97 mi (54.67 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Pennsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,853
Coordinates40.3909300, -75.4921200
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Pennsburg (-75.49212, 40.39093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 Pennsburg. The current time is 08:16:21.

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.