How far is Upper Darby, PA from Royersford, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Royersford, PA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Royersford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Royersford.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on King of Prussia Road
2 mi · 4 min · King of Prussia Road
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Turn left onto Upper Gulph Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Upper Gulph Road
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Turn right onto Radnor Road
2918 ft · 1 min · Radnor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Croton Road
1767 ft · 46 sec · Croton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Warner Road
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Turn left onto Devon Park Drive
1289 ft · 31 sec · Devon Park Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown
76 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown
1802 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway
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Continue on Pottstown Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Pottstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Royersford, Trappe
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Royersford
91 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Township Line Road
1797 ft · 54 sec · South Township Line Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Avenue
145 m · 21 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Royersford.
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.
Pottstown Expressway
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9.48 mi · 00h 13m
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 Rain Showers near Royersford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Royersford?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Upper Darby and 14.2 miles from Royersford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia
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 King of Prussia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Royersford. Straight-line distance: 22.53 mi (36.26 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 Royersford
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,746 |
| Coordinates | 40.1842700, -75.5379600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royersford (-75.53796, 40.18427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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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