How far is Upper Darby, PA from Shrewsbury, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Shrewsbury, PA is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Shrewsbury.
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Start on West Providence Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto Oak Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Oak Lane
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Turn right onto Chester Pike
3.1 mi · 7 min · Chester Pike
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Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
882 ft · 17 sec · South Stewart Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Chester
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
8.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
2398 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 155
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Level Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Level Road
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Turn right onto Churchville Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road
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Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road
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Turn left onto Hickory Bypass
3126 ft · 1 min · Hickory Bypass
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Turn right onto East-West Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East-West Highway
33 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Norrisville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Old York Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: York
2921 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
954 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury
55 m · 5 sec
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Continue on East Forrest Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Forrest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Shrewsbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 23m
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 Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Upper Darby and 48.8 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Nottingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nottingham.
Newark
Parkesburg
Aberdeen
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 75.39 mi (121.33 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 Shrewsbury
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.7687100, -76.6796900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-76.67969, 39.76871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
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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