How far is Upper Darby, PA from Quakertown, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Quakertown, PA is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Quakertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Quakertown.
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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
10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Quakertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Quakertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Quakertown?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Upper Darby and 22.9 miles from Quakertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Sunny near Quakertown.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Quakertown. Straight-line distance: 35.65 mi (57.37 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 Quakertown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,757 |
| Coordinates | 40.4417700, -75.3415700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quakertown (-75.34157, 40.44177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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