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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Souderton, PA is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.41 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.63 mi
42.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.63 mi
Kilometers
42.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.41 mi
Kilometers
53.77 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Souderton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Souderton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Plymouth Meeting
PA

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
16.7 mi
00h 27m
To Souderton
16.7 mi
00h 27m

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
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

    1730 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wambold Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Wambold Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Township Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Township Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Souderton Hatfield Pike

    2849 ft · 1 min · Souderton Hatfield Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    2222 ft · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1522 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 32%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.2 mi · 30%
Wambold Road
3.1 mi · 9%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 9%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 7%
Sumneytown Pike
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth Meeting
00h 27m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Souderton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Plymouth Meeting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Upper Darby and 16.7 miles from Souderton.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth Meeting

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 Plymouth Meeting and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth Meeting.

RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Souderton. Straight-line distance: 26.63 mi (42.85 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Souderton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,110
Coordinates40.3117700, -75.3251800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Souderton (-75.32518, 40.31177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 Souderton. The current time is 07:44:10.

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.